Who discovered the smallpox vaccine?

Health Trivia / February 19, 2025

Edward Jenner. Edward Jenner's idea for the smallpox vaccine was based on his observation that milkmaids who had had cowpox did not acquire smallpox.

Which causes rickets?

Health Trivia / February 18, 2025

Lack Of Vitamin D. Vitamin D can be obtained from sun exposure.

What are unstable molecules that can attack the body's cells called?

Health Trivia / February 18, 2025

Free Radicals. If antioxidants are unavailable or if free radical production becomes excessive, the body can't handle them and damage can occur.

How could you refer to "able to walk" in a medical context?

Health Trivia / February 17, 2025

Ambulatory. The average human child learns to walk at the age of 11 months.

What is the opening in your eye called?

Health Trivia / February 17, 2025

Pupil. The pupil is a hole in the iris that allows light to pass through to the retina.

In 2016, what percentage of married, reproductive-age women used a modern contraceptive method of family planning?

Health Trivia / February 16, 2025

77%. Only half of women in the WHO African region received satisfactory family planning care in 2016.