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Jonas Salk with bottles of the polio vaccine he developed.

From eradicating smallpox to battling the COVID-19 pandemic, these vaccine pioneers have helped make colossal strides in public health.

Rujuta Saksena


Let’s take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

Tara Smith






Millions of Americans will say “no” to booze this month—all thanks to one British woman who decided to swear off alcohol as she prepped to run a half-marathon.

Mike Rampton