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Medicine
Explore the history of medicine from ancient healing practices to modern breakthroughs — stories of science, struggle, and survival.
Systemic inequity means women in the U.S. die younger and suffer more than they should. One of...
A growing industry expands its reach but leaves some pregnant patients feeling misled and heartbroken. Introduction Amanda...
Prebiotic supplements contain fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which are non-digestible dietary fibers that help the gut microbiota grow. The...
Arthritis gloves are a popular treatment option for people who have arthritis. They can help to relieve...
Getting into medical school is no easy task. It takes a lot of preparation, both academically and...
Cannabis was already present about 11,700 years ago in Central Asia near the Altai Mountains. Abstract This...
Marijuana and CBD use might help relieve chronic pain while also reducing a patient’s need for opioids....
Some scientists believe that LSD and psilocybin could treat everything from cluster headaches to fibromyalgia. For more...
Previous recommendations left thousands of patients suffering with chronic pain suddenly unable to get medication. By Michael...
CBD lollipops are a popular item in today’s cannabis market, and not only because they’re a sugary...
People have started to believe in using organic products with growing health concerns. Scientists and experts are...
Having first entered the Western world’s consciousness in the early 21st century, kratom has undergone a renaissance...
Kratom products like high-quality kratom powder, capsules, and teas are now very high in demand. People across...
Since the legalization of cannabis in many areas worldwide, people are more and more interested in the...
Ancient Egyptian paintings and carvings depict children walking with canes at a young age. Introduction The history of...
The political right and the anti-vaccine movement are drawing ever-closer together. Introduction In October, a conference filled with...
Iron lungs are normally powered by an electric motor linked to a flexible pumping diaphragm. Introduction An iron...
In an era when we’re still dealing with COVID and monkeypox, the last thing we want is...
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, frequent epidemics saw polio become the most feared disease...
Health authorities worry that pockets of low polio vaccination rates could give the virus a foothold. Introduction...
A group of Jewish doctors demonstrated their dedication to science – and their own humanity. Introduction Exactly...
Throughout history, the air we breathe has been linked to our health, and anxiety has always been...
Laughing gas could be found in some of the most respectable and fashionable homes of 19th-century Britain....
“Cesarian section” has meant different things to different people at different times. By Dr. Jane Eliot SewellLate...
Victorian Americans, like us, spent a lot of time thinking about how to not get pregnant. By...
Maternity cover health insurance is a significant investment that every couple should make. As a financial shield,...
The presence of poliovirus in wastewater suggests that hundreds more could already be infected with the disease....
Opposition to vaccine and mask mandates has become a purity test for Republican officials. By Vera BergengruenPolitical...
CHD says the ban came “without warning.” Meta says it followed many violations. The anti-vaccine group the Children’s...