No medical instrument, incites more anxiety than the speculum, used to investigate body orifices. Vaginal and anal...
Medicine
A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality. Introduction Ever...
It is often regarded as the most important discovery in the history of medicine. Introduction The Germ Theory,...
Los Angeles is famous for its lively entertainment scene and its enduring interest in beauty and youth....
A game-changing goal: Break the lock that wealthy countries have on life-saving new vaccines. Introduction Petro Terblanche...
The multiple ways in which animals and humans intersect in medieval medical history. Introduction This article will...
In the realm of healthcare advancements, the science of hormone therapy has emerged as a transformative solution...
As more Americans step away from organized religion, so do more chaplains. Introduction In times of loss,...
The government will stop Pharma from charging as much as they want for life-saving and life-sustaining medications....
How physicians could divine sexual history, disease, and impending death by studying the body’s liquid excretions. This...
“You know it’s good policy when Big Pharma is terrified of it.” Predictably, the pharmaceutical lobby responded...
Settlers in New France enjoyed a good medical infrastructure. Introduction All kinds of ailments were part of...
It’s time the industry dropped its suits, complied with the law and negotiated lower prices. By Steve...
Prescription drug misuse and its far-reaching effects have become a pressing concern, affecting individuals, families, and communities....
Tuberculosis was a leading cause of death in 19th-century Europe and America. Introduction In 1881, Frederick Akbar...
The polarized response to the handling of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States has caused deep...
Nurses across the United States rose to the occasion. The 1918 influenza pandemic, also known as the “Spanish...
It depends on which vaccine you’re talking about. Introduction Many scientists and public health officials were surprised...
Semaglutide is a medication that can help with weight loss. It is an injectable prescription drug that...
When it comes to healthcare, finding the right medical clinic is essential. The right clinic can make...
Prostheses allowed users to avoid the stigmatization associated with disability and regain agency. Introduction Act 4 of...
Investigating the afterlives of both removed body parts and altered bodies in the Early Modern period. Introduction...
The short answer: It’s complicated – and depends, in part, where you live. Introduction Four individuals were charged...
The first extant observation of what we now call phantom limb pain appeared in a 1564 text....
Groups of men exerted their power to control the female body, even to the extent of granting...
From the ingestion of relic dust and blood-tinged water to the practices of purging and venesection. Medieval...
PhRMA is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the negotiation process. Aiming to protect wealthy pharmaceutical companies...
A virologist reflects on the achievements of this visionary scientist. Introduction Some of the greatest scientific discoveries...
Cancer patients and the Medicare program are currently being gouged by cancer drug manufacturers. Major pharmaceutical companies...
Polio vaccines have been a massive public health victory in the U.S. Introduction “Got Polio? Me neither....