Polio, a devastating disease that once paralyzed and killed millions, seemed to be a thing of the past. Thanks to the introduction of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, the world witnessed a remarkable decline in cases. Yet today, lagging vaccination rates are threatening to undo decades of progress. The question looms: Have we stopped …
The debate over whether the drinking age should be lowered has been a hot topic for years. In the United States, the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is 21, one of the highest in the world. Advocates and opponents each present compelling arguments, from public safety concerns to personal freedom and cultural norms. This article …
Imagine it’s the year 1920. A stranger walks through the bustling streets of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As he observes the rapid development around him, he remains unaware that he will change the course of human history. This butcher, preparing bushmeat, sustains a deep cut while working. Little does he know, …
Explained by an ExpertThe story of HIV begins in the early 20th century, a time when Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was blossoming into a bustling urban center. As workers flocked to this growing city, a significant moment in history was quietly unfolding. In 1920, a butcher preparing bushmeat would unknowingly change …