Meningococcal disease, more widely known as meningitis, inflames the meninges – which are three membranes that cover the brain stem and spinal cord. Once the meninges become infected, that is when meningitis happens. It affects mainly infants, young adults, and teenagers at risk of being infected with meningitis.
Rapid tests have been used for years to help detect malaria, which have been a key factor in preventing a high prevalence of the disease in many areas. But after 15 years of use, many malaria parasites are learning to hide from these rapid tests.
Is the coronavirus dying out? As the COVID-19 pandemic seems to get milder, it’s only natural to wonder what is happening with the virus itself. Many viruses follow a pattern of infection and mutation. Epidemiologists and virologists have found that the coronavirus is following this same pattern. Based on what these scientists have found, it’s still difficult to know whether or not the coronavirus is dying out. How exactly can we know whether or not a virus is dying out?
Scuba diving can be quite an enjoyable and fun activity when you are on vacation. It can be very exciting to see the different kinds of marine wildlife that are in that area. Plus, scuba diving offers so many great opportunities to learn about different species of fish, coral, and other sea life. Not to mention that it can be incredibly beautiful beneath the water, a whole incredible ecosystem of its own. But, you do want to make sure that when you are scuba diving you stay safe. Here are some tips on how to stay safe when scuba diving.
Sustainability is an important aspect to think about when traveling. After all, the earth is in a climate crisis right now. While we already tend to do things like shut our lights off, not waste water, or litter; as travelers, we can help to lower our carbon footprint by doing a few other simple things while you are traveling to be more sustainable.
