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www.esquire.com
1 week ago
New York City

Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His Brain

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Medicine

Failure to Thrive,' or a Failure to Investigate?

Failure to thrive was historically linked to poor parenting, highlighting the negative impact of medical labeling on patients' experiences. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Sexism in Medicine? It's Not All in Her Head.'

Women apologize often in healthcare settings, reflecting historical diminishment by the medical establishment.
Dr. Comen's book explores the roots of women's tendency to apologize and the impact on their healthcare experiences. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Writing

The 'Lurid Metaphors' of Illness

Meghan O'Rourke recommends books that explore sickness, health, and the evolving understanding of medical concepts. [ more ]
Design You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
3 days ago
Design

Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling "Dentist" in London in the Early 19th Century

Wearing a cap decorated with decayed human teeth was meant to imply the 'magician' aspect of the dentist's work. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Suffering Shouldn't Be a Normal Part of Womanhood

Medicine lessons passed down through generations can be invaluable.
Traditional home remedies sometimes hold effective solutions for common ailments. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Science

Men Succumb to Anesthesia More Easily than Women

Ether demonstration revolutionized medicine through anesthesia
Testosterone modulates mice response to general anesthesia [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

What is a breast cancer risk assessment score? Should I get one?

Breast cancer risk assessment tools calculate the likelihood of developing breast cancer based on medical and family history.
The Gail model is a commonly used tool that estimates a person's five-year and lifetime risk of breast cancer compared to the average risk. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

World's Longest Surviving Iron Lung Patient, A Lawyer, Passes Away

Overcoming limitations and achieving dreams despite obstacles.
Setting Guinness World Record as the longest surviving iron lung patient. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Pope Francis Undergoes Diagnostic Tests' in Rome Hospital

Pope Francis hospitalized for diagnostic tests after mild flu concerns
Pope Francis's health history includes recent hospitalizations and surgeries [ more ]
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