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Dengue fever is transmitted through mosquitoes and can resemble the flu, but it can become life-threatening in a much different way. Dr. Shannon Bennett explains what happens to the cells of the body when the disease is contracted.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world -- and 50 percent of people who have it don't know they do. Professor of Optometry John Flanagan explains what the disease is and how it affects vision over time.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the US, and Professor Donald McDonnell explains how far we've come in understanding the disease. Then, he reveals what's being developed to help the immune system fight the cancer.

Marsha Treadwell explains what causes red blood cells to become misshapen in those with sickle cell disease and talks about new therapies that are being developed.

Alzheimer's has been called the epidemic of our century, but Dr. Nilufer Ertekin-Taner hopes we will see the first survivors of the disease in our lifetime. She explains how it affects more than memory and reveals why it's important to stay engaged.

This drug-resistant bacteria could be hiding in your armpits right now. Dr. Vance Fowler explains how the bacteria infects the body and how a better understanding can help fight it.

Dr. David Morens explains why Influenza always seems to be a step ahead and reveals why it's difficult to create a vaccine for the disease every year.

Dr. Isaac Chiu shares how flesh-eating bacteria is contracted and how a common cosmetic treatment could be used to fight it.

Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of heart attacks worldwide. Researcher Delisa Fairweather explains how the disease manifests and what happens if blood vessels are clogged.

Myocarditis occurs when viruses that normally infect other parts of the body end up infecting the heart. Researcher Delisa Fairweather explains when is the best time to seek medical attention for this disease that doesn't present symptoms.