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Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Monumental Milestone in Public Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free. This triumph is a testament to a nearly century of relentless effort.

A Physician Travels to South Asia Seeking Enduring Lessons From the Eradication of Smallpox

Smallpox was certified eradicated in 1980, but I first learned about the disease’s twisty, storied history in 1996 while interning at the World Health...

Bacterial Vaginosis; What to Do When Your Vagina Smells Bad

Bacterial vaginosis is a common, non sexually transmitted vaginal infection causing discharge and foul-smelling odor.

One More Reason to Get a Flu Shot

Vaccination is associated with a nearly halving (40 percent drop) in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease over four years.