Medical
Anatomical Theatre of Padua, Bo Palace, University of Padua
The Anatomical Theatre of Padua, Northern Italy, is the first permanent anatomical theatre in the World. Still preserved in the…
The world of stored specimens, Hokkaido University Museum
Hokkaido University has accumulated over 4 million specimens and materials in the long history since the days of Sapporo Agricultural…
Body proportions in art
While there is significant variation in anatomical proportions between people, there are many references to body proportions that are intended…
Travel health kit guide
A travel health kit should preferrably be carried by travellers. For broader discussion of health issues, see Stay healthy. This…
Poisonous plants in travel
While it is of course unwise to eat any unknown plant, as there are literally thousands of poisonous species, there…
Medication in travel
Travellers might need to carry or obtain medication as part of their equipment for a journey. Prepare A travel health…
Malaria in travel
Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal tropical disease. Four kinds of malaria parasites can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, P.…
Infectious diseases in travel
There are many infectious diseases that can pose a hazard to travellers who may not be familiar with them and…
Dengue fever in travel
Dengue fever is a viral tropical disease transmitted by mosquito bites. In 2016 over 50 million new cases were reported,…