Ukraine has seen almost 20,000 cases of the highly-contagious measles in 2018. Countless foreign visitors will soon flock to nearby Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
With so many travelers coming from endemic countries, is the event a risk for measles?
If attendees have had one or both of the necessary vaccinations, they will appreciate the 93-97 percent success rate. If not, they may be in trouble.
An international flight from the United States to Europe that takes four hours? That might sound like a fairy-tale to frequent travelers, but supersonic international flights could actually be a reality in the near future.
A supersonic aircraft is any that’s able to fly faster than the speed of sound. No, this isn’t the sci-fi technology that is may sound like. These aircrafts have been used for military purposes since the end of the 20th century.
We’ve been looking for help to fight cancer for decades. Recent research shows that the answer may come from other dangerous diseases.
Researchers from Cardiff University say they have retrained viruses to directly target, invade and help destroy cancerous cells. This success could someday potentially provide successful treatment for real-world cases.
The study’s main idea expands off of current gene therapy techniques. They use viruses to treat various diseases after altering them so that they cannot pass on any disease.
Hopes for a successful chikungunya vaccine rose in recent weeks.
The vaccine development company PaxVax Inc. announced that the FDA has marked their preliminary immunization for fast-track status.
Such a vaccine would be the first of its kind. As the CDC shares, there is currently no vaccination to prevent the infection. Considering there is no medicine to treat chikungunya, this is even more of a problem.
Do you have blood type A? Traveler’s diarrhea could be a greater risk for you than people with other types.
A bacteria-produced protein appears to be the source of this issue, according to new research from the Washington University School of Medicine.
The illness goes by many names. In some areas they call it “Montezuma’s Revenge” and other regions refer to it as “Delhi Belly” or “Ghandi’s Revenge.” No matter what you call it, traveler’s diarrhea, affects numerous travelers and can put an extreme damper on a trip.
