Tropical Diseases

32 Cents for AIDS Prevention

Josh Ruxin | Posted 06.26.2009 | World


Josh Ruxin

Schistosomiasis may triple the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. However, the cost of treating this Neglected Tropical Disease is a mere 32 cents per treatment.

Six Degrees of Separation: The Anonymous Other

Edward J. Murray | Posted 05.18.2009 | World


Edward J. Murray

People who will always be anonymous to us are suffering and in need, ignored and left alone. It is possible to help them.

Transition Topic V: Free Lunch, Climate Change and Human Health

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 12.15.2008 | Green


Jeff Schweitzer

Industrial pollution is not our only problem. Lest you believe we are isolated from environmental degradations far off in foreign lands, visit Florida.