Zoo animals exerted a far greater influence on medical knowledge and practice than historians have previously realized....
Medicine
Explore the history of medicine from ancient healing practices to modern breakthroughs — stories of science, struggle, and survival.
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person’s biology and history. Its...
Exploring the perennial issues sex presents and how medieval societies dealt with them. While total abstinence for...
During the late 1660s in Paris, transfusing the blood of calves and lambs into human veins promised...
During World War II, as casualties mounted, the need for blood increased. Charles Richard Drew (June 3,...
A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up. Introduction To everything there...
Companies can delay the creation of generic versions of a drug by obtaining additional patents based on...
Physicians in Mesopotamia were believed to simply be the agents through which deities worked. Introduction In ancient Mesopotamia,...
“Australia’s policy change is one that every country should consider.” After decades of criminalization, Australia’s government said...
From the earliest times, treatments involved incantations, invoking the gods , and the use of magical herbs,...
In the second century, Origen wrote, “For those who are adorned with religion use physicians as servants...
Elizabeth would diminish those who might obstruct her path. The young men of Geneva Medical College were...
Dental insurance can be a great way to save on the cost of maintaining oral health. From...
The process of obtaining a green card can be complex and confusing, especially for nursing professionals. Many...
If you’re interested in a career in gastroenterology, you may be wondering what exactly this field entails....
The trade in rhinos goes back a long way due to a long association with medicine and...
Easy money and a lack of regulation transformed death with dignity into an industry rife with fraud...
Combining a scene of the plague with a broad-reaching allegory, the painting was relevant for decades to...
Medicare Advantage is a money-making scam. Right now, well-funded lobbyists from big health insurance companies are leading...
Experiences of life and death were throughout the Victorian era intimately connected. When we think of elaborate...
Period pains are nothing new, and neither are historical “innovative” suggestions for how to deal with them....
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...
Arthritis gloves are a popular treatment option for people who have arthritis. They can help to relieve...
Cannabis was already present about 11,700 years ago in Central Asia near the Altai Mountains. Abstract This...
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...
Kratom products like high-quality kratom powder, capsules, and teas are now very high in demand. People across...
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...