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Fair Doses is a story of vaccines: how they came about, why they are important, and how they have been made globally available—although our quest for vaccine equity is still ongoing. In this fascinating deep dive into vaccines, Dr. Seth Berkley offers an inside view of the challenges of developing and disseminating vaccines for a broad swath of illnesses, from Ebola to AIDS to malaria and beyond.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the shocking mortality figures obscured the fact that death is not the only adverse outcome associated with the virus. Today, as many as 30 to 50 percent of COVID-19 survivors still experience symptoms long after their acute illness has passed, with problems especially prominent in the areas of cognitive and mental health. In Clearing the Fog, neuropsychologist Dr. James C. Jackson offers people suffering from Long COVIDand their families a roadmap to help them manage their 'new normal'.

The emergence of strange new diseases is a frightening problem that seems to be getting worse. In this age of speedy travel, it threatens a worldwide pandemic. We hear news reports of Ebola, SARS, AIDS, and something called Hendra killing horses and people in Australia - but those reports miss the big truth that such phenomena are part of a single pattern. The bugs that transmit these diseases share one thing: they originate in wild animals and pass to humans by a process called spillover. David Quammen tracks this subject around the world.

A piercing and scientifically grounded look at the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic and how it will change the way we live—"excellent and timely." (The New Yorker) Apollo's Arrow offers a riveting account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it swept through American society in...

From tuberculosis to bird flu and HIV to coronavirus, these infectious diseases share a common origin story: human interaction with animals. Otherwise known as zoonotic diseases for their passage from animals to humans, these pathogens—both pre-existing ones and those newly identified—emerge...

Instant #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller From the Washington Post journalists Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta—the definitive account of the Trump administration’s tragic mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the chaos, incompetence, and craven politicization...

The way our bodies interact with infectious disease is complicated—both a function of the “germ” and the “terrain”—the virus and the host. In The Virus and the Host, Dr. Chlebowski succinctly describes emerging science on the virome and how toxic exposure, chronic inflammation, infections, and chronic diseases interact and predispose us to poor outcomes from acute viral infection. As we move forward from the tragedy of COVID-19, it is essential that we come together to learn from our mistakes and work hard—and together—to prevent a similar crisis in the future.

In this "meticulously researched" account (New York Times Book Review), a Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the dangers of a failing public health system unequipped to handle large-scale global risks like a coronavirus pandemic. 

The story of viruses and humanity is a story of fear and ignorance, of grief and heartbreak, and of great bravery and sacrifice. Michael Oldstone tells all these stories as he illuminates the history of the devastating diseases that have tormented humanity, focusing mostly on the most famous viruses. For this revised edition, Oldstone includes discussions of new viruses like SARS, bird flu, virally caused cancers, chronic wasting disease, and West Nile. Viruses, Plagues, and History paints a sweeping portrait of humanity's long-standing conflict with our unseen viral enemies.  

Master the science of immunology and safeguard your family's health with this calm, beginner-friendly medical guide. Whether you are navigating anxious parenting choices or simply want to understand the modern medicine protecting our communities, this educational audio journey provides instant...

Unlock the hidden world of microbiology and conquer health anxiety by mastering the science of microscopic pathogens. Perfect for a mindful morning commute or a relaxing afternoon of focused learning, this reassuring audio experience demystifies the complex realm of cellular biology. You will...

Master your health with this reassuring medical guide that demystifies how to safely use medication to fight infections. Whether you are managing a stubborn ear infection, caring for a sick child, or leaving the clinic with a confusing prescription, navigating healthcare can feel stressful. This...

Uncover the gripping medical history of infectious diseases as pioneer scientists fought to conquer humanity's deadliest plagues. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating narrative transports you from ancient societies terrified by mysterious illnesses to the dangerous hospital wards of...

Uncover how invisible pathogens and devastating pandemics have secretly engineered the rise and fall of global empires. Perfect for deep-focus learning during your daily commute, this captivating medical history reveals the dramatic race against time to understand infectious diseases. Transform...

Discover the medical history of how a lucky accident cured infections, before modern superbugs threatened our survival. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking listen for your daily commute or simply fascinated by human biology, this urgent narrative transforms complex science into a race...

Step into a gripping medical history where rebel scientists fight deadly plagues and stubborn dogma to reveal the unseen. Perfect for a captivating commute, this immersive journey transports you to an era ruled by humors and miasmas. Follow the scattered clues of a deadly mystery that...

Explore the tense medical history of how societies battled deadly contagion by closing borders and isolating populations. Perfect for a focused commute, this deep-dive transports you from ancient plague-struck seaports to modern global lockdowns. Listeners seeking a reflective educational...

Uncover the gripping medical history of how unseen microscopic enemies and deadly plagues forged modern civilization. Perfect for a focused commute, this highly evocative narrative moves beyond mere body counts to examine the raw human realities of panic, courage, and survival against infectious...

Step into the gripping medical history of a global pandemic that claimed more lives than the Great War itself. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this intense narrative traces the 1918 influenza outbreak from quiet origins to catastrophic societal collapse. Explore how...

Microscopic organisms have repeatedly rewritten human history, toppling empires and sparking scientific revolutions. Perfect for an educational commute, this gripping medical history explores the unseen enemies that triggered civilization-shaking plagues. You will travel from ancient...