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1. The Black Death In the 1300s the world was struck by a deadly disease called the Black Death. It was one of the worst recorded disasters in history. Over one-third of the population of Europe died. Also known as the plague, the disease is thought to have originated...
2. Swine Flu Facts - Should You Be Worried? The news seems to change by the minute, but on Sunday, April 26th, 2009, the United States government declared a public health emergency relating to the recent quick spread of swine flu. The next day, people were asked to reconsider their travel plan...
3. Apollo's Arrow The Science of Prediction and the Future of Everything  In the spirit of Freakonomics and A Short History of Progress, Apollo's Arrow is a compelling, irreverent, elegantly written history of our future  For centuries, scientists and cha...
4. World Epidemics Sexually transmitted infections for the pregnant woman could be a challenging and daunting task, it may disrupt ordinary cycle of of pregnancy and infect the newborn. Early diagnosis of STD and necessary treatment wherever possible is a must to minim...