Rabies — Not just for your dog to worry about

Rabies — Not just for your dog to worry about The infection begins with some general weakness, a fever, a headache; just like a regular old flu. But then, the beast’s rabid bite starts prickling and itching. Within days you become confused, agitated, and anxious. As...

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Update

The New SARS-like Coronavirus — Update Authorities in the United Kingdom have just reported the world’s 11th person infected with the new coronavirus. The infected person did not travel abroad. In this case, the infected person is a close family contact of a previous...

A Healthy Hajj

A Healthy Hajj Think about the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world, when thousands of people gather together to ring in the New Year. None of these huge gatherings come close to the number of people who participate in the annual pilgrimage that...