Exploring Health & Science with Clarity and Curiosity
In Part 1 of our “boosting” immune system series, we talked about how our immune system works and what does “boosting” immune system actually means. Ultimately, what we need and want is just a healthy and effective immune system to help defend our bodies against all kinds of infections. This…
In Vaccine series Part 1, we talked about the early history of inoculation and explored the history of smallpox. Smallpox was a devastating disease caused by the variola virus. It had claimed countless fatalities throughout human history. Outbreaks of smallpox ravaged across all continents. In the early days, inoculation or…
Viruses are ubiquitous, meaning they are everywhere. Previously, we learn the basic definition of a virus and its structure and whether it is considered alive or not. Viruses can be transmitted in many ways. The majority of human viruses can spread through contact with bodily fluids such as saliva, mucus,…
Wash your hands! You’ve heard it a million times by now. And most likely you’ll be hearing it millions more over the next few months. During a global pandemic, washing your hands frequently goes a long way in protecting yourself and your loved ones. Done properly with soap and water,…
In this Vaccine series, we look at the history of inoculation and the importance of smallpox in this chronicle. The chronicle of vaccines started way before Edward Jenner’s innovation on vaccinations in the 18th century. Humanity and disease share a long and eventful history. In particular, smallpox has had a…