One hundred years ago, when a diphtheria outbreak threatened the lives of people in Nome, 20 mushers and about 150 sled dogs ...

When a diphtheria outbreak struck the town of Nome, Alaska in 1925, a group of heroic mushers and dogs travelled 674 miles in 5 ½ days to fetch the life saving serum needed to save the children.

Cape Town - Over 300 people living in the Philippi farmlands have been tested for diphtheria following the death of an elderly woman in the Riemvasmaak informal settlement last week. The incident ...

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In January 1925, residents of Nome, Alaska, faced a horrific epidemic of diphtheria. Seven people were dead, 19 people were ...

Different dog breeds have certain characteristics about their appearance and personality depending on where they were bred ...

“They brought serum to the town of Nome, Alaska, which was having a diphtheria outbreak,” Robbins said. “We think the legislators will like the idea because they are such an impressive breed.” Togo is ...

The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in January 1925. • Christiania, Continue Reading » ...

Throughout U.S. history, certain animals have captured the public’s imagination, becoming symbols of bravery, loyalty, and heroism. Here are the top 10 most famous animals in American history. A husky ...

Belgium was recovering from a polio epidemic. But the diseases that worry ... the strangely virulent diphtheria which struck hundreds of thousands of central and northern Europeans in 1942 and ...