Well, TPWKY listeners, it has been a heck of a year, and it’s not even over yet! But one thing has come […]

The story of thalidomide is often employed as a cautionary tale – why testing a drug’s safety during pregnancy is crucial or […]

You’ve heard about smallpox, and you’ve learned about rinderpest. Now it’s time to meet what may be the third disease to ever […]

The harm caused by herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 & 2 often arises not from the pathology of the viruses themselves but […]

Neglected and ignored by the medical establishment throughout most of its history, sickle cell disease remains one of the most common (and […]

Despite what its name might suggest, the story of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) takes us far beyond the jagged, snow-capped peaks […]

Are you one of the billions of people around the world who starts your day with a freshly brewed and deliciously aromatic […]

“I have discovered something interesting, but I do not know whether or not my observations are correct.” With these words, Wilhelm Röntgen […]

The second disease ever to be eradicated, rinderpest could be the most devastating and notorious infection you never knew existed. Though its […]

No story of antibiotics would be complete without the rise of resistance. As promised in our last episode, this week we dive […]