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fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Poison in the Middle Ages: Medicine, Murder, and Myth - Medievalists.net

The medieval approach to poison transformed significantly, being influenced by ancient texts and Arabic translations, especially in the pivotal fourteenth century with Avicenna's contributions.
History
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics

There is a surge of measles cases across 18 states, indicating a serious public health concern.
Public health
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Axe Hanging Over America's Disease Detectives

The public health sector in the U.S. is facing significant workforce reductions, threatening its capability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
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