Body odors work in concert with carbon dioxide to tip mosquitoes off to our presence, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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You may not think of yourself as especially odorous but your very breath combines with scents from your body to make a human bouquet that’s especially attractive to mosquitoes. That’s according to Christopher Potter, a mosquito expert at Johns Hopkins. …
What’s the first clue to a mosquito that there’s a human around? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Episode 83: Interviewing the Inquirer – Betsy Zink | Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry
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In Interview the Inquirer, a series from the Center for Nursing Inquiry podcast, we talk with nurses who are asking meaningful questions and fostering a culture of inquiry. These conversations highlight the people, practices, and mentorship that help nursing curiosity …
Ep13 – Building a Better Skin Care Routine| Medicine Made General
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Healthy skin and perfect skin are two different things. In this episode of "Medicine Made General," dermatologist Sima Rozati, MD, PhD, challenges common misconceptions about skin care and covers the dangers of skin cancer. Dr. Rozati discusses a range of …
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Should you be concerned about a malaria comeback in the US? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Mosquito borne illnesses may include those caused by viruses or parasites. With factors such as frequent international travel and climate change, conditions are improving for malaria to be seen more often in the United States, which is transmitted from the …
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Now that summer is here mosquitoes are all around us, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Along with longer days and warmer temperatures, summer heralds much more robust mosquito populations in the northern hemisphere. Johns Hopkins mosquito expert Christopher Potter describes the three species of mosquitoes found worldwide and the illnesses they’re associated with. Potter: There …
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