According to a new study from Kansas State University, mosquitoes cannot transmit the virus responsible for COVID-19. It was published in Scientific Reports on July 17. Dr. David Claborn, an entomologist and master of public health program director at Missouri State University, shares with Verywell Health why the anatomy and physiology of the mosquito is not conducive to … [Read more...] about Do mosquitoes spread COVID-19?

Spring has spring and summer is almost here. That means, more ticks are coming out too. One thing you can do to avoid tick bites is using the right tick repellent. Dr. David Claborn, master of public health program director at Missouri State University, shares with Women’s Health why natural products may not be the best choice. … [Read more...] about Avoiding tick bites

The study of public health focuses on preventing and mitigating disease outbreaks such as the coronavirus pandemic. It also deals with tackling systemic health challenges that affect multiple people at once such as environmental pollution. A public health degree leads to a service career in both the public and private sectors. Dr. David Claborn, master of public health program … [Read more...] about Why study public health