These ten diseases sound terrible: and their sufferers would agree with that judgement. However, none of these diseases are actually real – or rather, no physical causes for the conditions have yet been found. Take a look below for 10 of the weirdest imaginary diseases. 1. Werewolf Syndrome Lycanthropy is the formal name for being…
10 Diseases That Sound Imaginary But Are Real
Naming diseases after Disney princesses, comic book superheroes, and literary characters may seem trivial, but a disease’s name can affect people in ways that are far from fictional—especially in cases where awareness matters. In their lifetime, 1 in 20 people will live with a rare disease like the ones described below. But despite this, there…
7 Failed Official Attempts To Control Epidemics
Preventing and controlling the spread of infectious diseases is one of the arguments for strong government institution. However, this argument is undermined if governments address emerging epidemic diseases in a terrible way. Concerns over responsibility and reputation all too often take precedence over the real tasks of saving human lives. Take a look below for…
