by Christon Hill | Dec 10, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
If you’ve paid close attention to scientists over the past year, you have likely heard a recurring statement: “The best way out of the COVID-19 pandemic is by achieving herd immunity.” What is herd immunity, and does it truly offer the hope we seek...
by Christon Hill | Nov 10, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
Germs are everywhere, but not all germs cause disease. However, all disease is caused by germs and it’s important to understand how infection spreads in order to combat it. The spread of infection requires a source, a susceptible person, and a transmission. Source The...
by Christon Hill | Oct 10, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
Drugs can be very expensive, and some people wonder how and why this is. The truth is that developing a new drug and getting it to market stage is a lengthy, complicated, costly process. It can take up to 15 years and half a billion dollars to get a new drug ready to...
by Christon Hill | Sep 12, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
When people are sick, the last thing they want is a science lesson, but sometimes it can be important to understand if the illness was caused by a virus or by bacteria. The most important reason why it matters is because the treatment options are often different. The...
by Christon Hill | Aug 10, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
The price of health care is now the number one financial concern for Americans. Despite efforts to reform the system, most people are still required to pay medical bills without health insurance. This article outlines some ways you can help reduce your medical...
by Christon Hill | Jul 10, 2021 | Christon Hill, Healthcare and Medicine, Uncategorized
A vaccine is a type of medicine that helps your immune system protect you from getting sick. It does this by training the immune system to recognize and fight certain diseases, such as measles or polio. Vaccines have helped the human race fight off countless...
