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Most of us think of tick bites as a risk for Lyme disease. But ticks can transmit a surprising number of other infections—including a rare and potentially deadly virus known as Bourbon virus.
First identified in Bourbon County, Kansas, in the United States in 2014, Bourbon virus is believed to be transmitted by ticks, particularly the lone star tick. It can cause...
At just 16 years old, Brock Holloway set out into the mountains expecting an adventure. Instead, he found himself in a life-threatening battle with two of the most dangerous forms of altitude illness: high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
In this gripping episode, Brock shares his experience of becoming seriously ill at altitude a...
Sunscreen technology is evolving rapidly, offering better protection, improved cosmetic feel, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability. In this episode, we explore the latest advances in sun protection, including next-generation UV filters such as Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S), innovations in engineered zinc oxide, antioxidant-rich plant extracts, and ingredients that ...
In this episode, our hosts Sophie Emery, Kaylee Stark, Noelle Lordahl, and Kate Persak explore how a nonprofit organization is transforming the lives of girls ages 11–17 through backpacking and other outdoor adventures. More than just learning outdoor skills, these experiences build confidence, leadership, responsibility, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
We’ll dis...
Rabies remains one of the deadliest infections known to medicine, yet it is almost entirely preventable with prompt treatment. In this episode, Alastair Milne from the medical school in the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, explores how the virus is transmitted, and describes a practical scenario to understand how fatalities from this disease can be avoided.