The Natural Philosopher Dec 14, 20213 minViruses and Variants: What’s Up With The Booster? By Maryann Makosiej These days, boosters are all the rage. Meant to re-prime your immune system, you might have been like me and felt...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 14, 20214 minHIV and AIDS: An EpidemicBy Maryann Makosiej “Rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals,” one headline screamed. “New homosexual disorder worries health officials,”...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 11, 20214 minBeyond the Black PlagueBy Paloma Salmeron-O’Brien Yersinia pestis is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of scientists everywhere, but it could be just...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 11, 20213 minLifeless Caves: The Bat PlagueBy Conor Doolin It is believed that in 2005, a hiker visited a cave in Europe. This hiker unknowingly contaminated their shoes or clothes...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 11, 20214 minLessons from Plagues of the PastBy Anna Riordan It may seem that our response to and experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic has nothing in common with pandemics of the...
The Natural Philosopher Dec 11, 20213 minThe History of the Black PlagueBy Anna Rees The Black Plague was one of the most lethal pandemics in recorded history with an estimated 50% mortality rate at its peak...
The Natural Philosopher Jun 7, 20213 minConversations with Carney: A Physician On The MoveBy Maryann Makosiej Whether covering 3200 miles, researching public health strategies, or improving the Public Health programs at UVM,...
The Natural Philosopher Mar 29, 20213 minA Word With Dr. Natalie KwitBy Maryann Makosiej A State Public Health Veterinarian and former Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Dr. Natalie Kwit is a versatile...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 10, 20204 minPolitical ScienceBy Alexia Bove Although largely associated with the modern era, the anti-vaccination movement has existed for centuries. Its roots date...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 10, 20203 minThe Pervasive Myth of Variability in Female SubjectsBy Claire Deckers Longstanding societal stereotypes paint women as being emotional and irrational creatures that are largely controlled...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 29, 20204 minCognitive Impairments from Microvascular DamageBy Jenn Cook As of 2017, type-2 diabetes (T2D) accounted for 91.2% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in America. It is the more...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 29, 20203 minSpace Rats Used to Pioneer Liver Disease ResearchBy Cai McCann You might be familiar with spaceflight being the newest frontier for humans. But, did you know the health effects of...
The Natural Philosopher Feb 29, 20203 minCombating Antimicrobial ResistanceBy Alexia Bove Since their discovery, antibiotics have been regarded as one of the most significant advancements in medicine. The...