What Was It like to Be a Female Doctor during the Ming Dynasty?Lisa See's 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women' revives the story of Tan Yunxian, a lost female doctor from 15th-century China.
Woman's joyful reunion with surgeons who separated her from conjoined twinHolly Queiroz, separated from her twin at birth, reunites with her surgeons, 40 years post-groundbreaking surgery, marking an emotional milestone.
'Thank you - I truly am alive because of them'Holly celebrated a reunion with her surgeons 40 years post-separation from her conjoined twin, reflecting on gratitude for their life-saving work.
Woman's joyful reunion with surgeons who separated her from conjoined twinHolly Queiroz, separated from her twin at birth, reunites with her surgeons, 40 years post-groundbreaking surgery, marking an emotional milestone.
'Thank you - I truly am alive because of them'Holly celebrated a reunion with her surgeons 40 years post-separation from her conjoined twin, reflecting on gratitude for their life-saving work.
This Researcher Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome, But For 50 Years Got None of the CreditMarthe Gautier faced decades of silence and credit theft for her discovery of the genetic cause of Down syndrome, finally receiving recognition later in life.
Carol Downer, Feminist Leader in Women's Health, Dies at 91Carol Downer significantly shaped women's health advocacy, challenging medical norms and fighting for reproductive rights during the feminist movement.
Australian man with the golden arm', whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88James Harrison's blood donations saved thousands of newborns despite his passing at 88.Harrison's plasma contained rare antibodies crucial for life-saving anti-D treatment.
Margarethe Hilferding, Sigmund Freud and the Conspiracy of SilenceMargarethe Hilferding, a pioneering female physician and psychoanalyst, challenged traditional views of maternal instinct before her murder in a Nazi concentration camp.
The King of Ozempic Is Scared as HellErik Hageman's life was saved by his parents' defiance of Nazi eugenics and the innovative work of a physician developing insulin.
The Most Controversial Form Of Scientific Discovery May Also Be The Most EffectiveSelf-experimentation by medical pioneers, such as tasting urine, has contributed significantly to modern-day medicine.
The King of Ozempic Is Scared as HellErik Hageman's life was saved by his parents' defiance of Nazi eugenics and the innovative work of a physician developing insulin.
The Most Controversial Form Of Scientific Discovery May Also Be The Most EffectiveSelf-experimentation by medical pioneers, such as tasting urine, has contributed significantly to modern-day medicine.
Exclusive | I'm a colon and rectal surgeon - I always ask my patients to do this to prevent colon cancerDiscussing colorectal cancer screening results with family can save lives.
Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Did ancient Egyptians use surgery to treat brain cancer?Ancient Egyptians possibly performed surgical treatments for cancer over 4,000 years ago.
'A milestone in the history of medicine': ancient Egyptian skull shows possible signs of early cancer surgeryAncient Egyptian skull shows possible early case of cancer surgery.
Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Did ancient Egyptians use surgery to treat brain cancer?Ancient Egyptians possibly performed surgical treatments for cancer over 4,000 years ago.
'A milestone in the history of medicine': ancient Egyptian skull shows possible signs of early cancer surgeryAncient Egyptian skull shows possible early case of cancer surgery.
New Medieval Books: Medical Writings from Early Medieval England - Medievalists.netThe book explores early medieval English medical practices, blending herbal remedies with magical and religious beliefs.
Today in History: December 3, toxic gas leak kills thousands in BhopalThe Bhopal disaster in 1984 is one of the deadliest industrial accidents, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries.
Andrew V. Schally obituary: Nobel prizewinner who transformed cancer therapies with research into brain hormonesAndrew V. Schally transformed the field of endocrinology with his discovery of brain hormones governing the pituitary gland.
Dr. Albert Starr, renowned Oregon surgeon, dies at 98Dr. Albert Starr was instrumental in developing the first artificial heart valve, demonstrating his impact on cardiovascular medicine.
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabsThe iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save ItPreservation efforts for Pfizer's historic mural highlight the challenges of maintaining public art in changing commercial spaces.
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabsThe iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save ItPreservation efforts for Pfizer's historic mural highlight the challenges of maintaining public art in changing commercial spaces.
The First 3D Anatomy Models: Vesalius' Paper Manikins Finally Reunited - Medievalists.netVesalius revolutionized anatomical teaching with 3D paper manikins, enabling independent learning without cadaver access, marking a significant shift in medical education.
Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.
With brain preservation, nobody has to die': meet the neuroscientist who believes life could be eternalInnovative medical treatments can dramatically extend life, even in dire circumstances.
Netflix's 'Joy' tells the story of the first IVF baby. Here's where Louise Brown is now.The movie 'Joy' portrays the groundbreaking work of British doctors in pioneering IVF leading to the birth of the first IVF baby.
Identical twins who don't look alike? It's possible, and this mom can prove itDespite being confirmed as identical twins, their distinct appearances challenge common perceptions about twin similarity.
Netflix's 'Joy' tells the story of the first IVF baby. Here's where Louise Brown is now.The movie 'Joy' portrays the groundbreaking work of British doctors in pioneering IVF leading to the birth of the first IVF baby.
Identical twins who don't look alike? It's possible, and this mom can prove itDespite being confirmed as identical twins, their distinct appearances challenge common perceptions about twin similarity.
17 Dark Historical Facts You Definitely Didn't Learn In SchoolHistorical events often hold more gruesome details than widely known, including the 1495 syphilis outbreak and Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes.
Coming Alive, by Oliver SacksOliver Sacks documented his experiences treating encephalitis lethargica patients, shaping his understanding of neurological disorders and the human condition.
Letters by Oliver Sacks review science, sex and motorcyclesOliver Sacks's journey from England to San Francisco symbolized his quest for personal freedom and creative expression.
Coming Alive, by Oliver SacksOliver Sacks documented his experiences treating encephalitis lethargica patients, shaping his understanding of neurological disorders and the human condition.
Letters by Oliver Sacks review science, sex and motorcyclesOliver Sacks's journey from England to San Francisco symbolized his quest for personal freedom and creative expression.
Sixty Years Later, and Thalidomide Is Still With UsFrances Kelsey’s actions prevented thalidomide's U.S. approval, protecting many from its devastating impact seen globally.
'Wonder Drug' Explores Thalidomide's Secret History and Harms in the U.S.Thalidomide caused more harm in the U.S. than previously recognized, with Jennifer Vanderbes discovering at least ten times more victims.
Sixty Years Later, and Thalidomide Is Still With UsFrances Kelsey’s actions prevented thalidomide's U.S. approval, protecting many from its devastating impact seen globally.
'Wonder Drug' Explores Thalidomide's Secret History and Harms in the U.S.Thalidomide caused more harm in the U.S. than previously recognized, with Jennifer Vanderbes discovering at least ten times more victims.
Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian MedicineAncient Egyptians practiced brain cancer surgery, pushing back humanity's documented cancer treatment timeline by up to 1,000 years.
13 Bizarre Facts And Stories About US Presidents That You Most Definitely Did NOT Learn In SchoolThornton's radical attempt to revive Washington through unorthodox medical methods was ultimately rejected by his peers.
Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His BrainRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.
Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling "Dentist" in London in the Early 19th CenturyWearing a cap decorated with decayed human teeth was meant to imply the 'magician' aspect of the dentist's work.
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.
The 'Lurid Metaphors' of IllnessMeghan O'Rourke recommends books that explore sickness, health, and the evolving understanding of medical concepts.
Suffering Shouldn't Be a Normal Part of WomanhoodMedicine lessons passed down through generations can be invaluable.Traditional home remedies sometimes hold effective solutions for common ailments.
Men Succumb to Anesthesia More Easily than WomenEther demonstration revolutionized medicine through anesthesiaTestosterone modulates mice response to general anesthesia
We Need An FDA For Artificial Intelligence | NOEMAThe commercial medical landscape in the early 20th century was filled with self-proclaimed medicine men promoting dubious remedies like snake oil as cure-alls.
This Researcher Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome, But For 50 Years Got None of the CreditMarthe Gautier faced decades of silence and credit theft for her discovery of the genetic cause of Down syndrome, finally receiving recognition later in life.
Australian man with the golden arm', whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88James Harrison's blood donations saved thousands of newborns despite his passing at 88.Harrison's plasma contained rare antibodies crucial for life-saving anti-D treatment.
Woman's joyful reunion with surgeons who separated her from conjoined twinHolly Queiroz, separated from her twin at birth, reunites with her surgeons, 40 years post-groundbreaking surgery, marking an emotional milestone.
'Thank you - I truly am alive because of them'Holly celebrated a reunion with her surgeons 40 years post-separation from her conjoined twin, reflecting on gratitude for their life-saving work.
Woman's joyful reunion with surgeons who separated her from conjoined twinHolly Queiroz, separated from her twin at birth, reunites with her surgeons, 40 years post-groundbreaking surgery, marking an emotional milestone.
'Thank you - I truly am alive because of them'Holly celebrated a reunion with her surgeons 40 years post-separation from her conjoined twin, reflecting on gratitude for their life-saving work.
What Was It like to Be a Female Doctor during the Ming Dynasty?Lisa See's 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women' revives the story of Tan Yunxian, a lost female doctor from 15th-century China.
Carol Downer, Feminist Leader in Women's Health, Dies at 91Carol Downer significantly shaped women's health advocacy, challenging medical norms and fighting for reproductive rights during the feminist movement.
Margarethe Hilferding, Sigmund Freud and the Conspiracy of SilenceMargarethe Hilferding, a pioneering female physician and psychoanalyst, challenged traditional views of maternal instinct before her murder in a Nazi concentration camp.
New Medieval Books: Medical Writings from Early Medieval England - Medievalists.netThe book explores early medieval English medical practices, blending herbal remedies with magical and religious beliefs.
Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Did ancient Egyptians use surgery to treat brain cancer?Ancient Egyptians possibly performed surgical treatments for cancer over 4,000 years ago.
'A milestone in the history of medicine': ancient Egyptian skull shows possible signs of early cancer surgeryAncient Egyptian skull shows possible early case of cancer surgery.
Ancient disease discovered in ancient DNA of Egyptian mummyThe discovery of bubonic plague DNA in a 3,290-year-old Egyptian mummy suggests new insights into its historical spread beyond Eurasia.
Did ancient Egyptians use surgery to treat brain cancer?Ancient Egyptians possibly performed surgical treatments for cancer over 4,000 years ago.
'A milestone in the history of medicine': ancient Egyptian skull shows possible signs of early cancer surgeryAncient Egyptian skull shows possible early case of cancer surgery.
The King of Ozempic Is Scared as HellErik Hageman's life was saved by his parents' defiance of Nazi eugenics and the innovative work of a physician developing insulin.
The Most Controversial Form Of Scientific Discovery May Also Be The Most EffectiveSelf-experimentation by medical pioneers, such as tasting urine, has contributed significantly to modern-day medicine.
The King of Ozempic Is Scared as HellErik Hageman's life was saved by his parents' defiance of Nazi eugenics and the innovative work of a physician developing insulin.
The Most Controversial Form Of Scientific Discovery May Also Be The Most EffectiveSelf-experimentation by medical pioneers, such as tasting urine, has contributed significantly to modern-day medicine.
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabsThe iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save ItPreservation efforts for Pfizer's historic mural highlight the challenges of maintaining public art in changing commercial spaces.
A mural honoring scientists hung in Pfizer's NYC lobby for 60 years. Now it's up for grabsThe iconic mural at Pfizer's NYC headquarters faces possible destruction due to building renovations, as conservationists scramble to relocate it.
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save ItPreservation efforts for Pfizer's historic mural highlight the challenges of maintaining public art in changing commercial spaces.
Andrew V. Schally obituary: Nobel prizewinner who transformed cancer therapies with research into brain hormonesAndrew V. Schally transformed the field of endocrinology with his discovery of brain hormones governing the pituitary gland.
Exclusive | I'm a colon and rectal surgeon - I always ask my patients to do this to prevent colon cancerDiscussing colorectal cancer screening results with family can save lives.
Dr. Albert Starr, renowned Oregon surgeon, dies at 98Dr. Albert Starr was instrumental in developing the first artificial heart valve, demonstrating his impact on cardiovascular medicine.
Today in History: December 3, toxic gas leak kills thousands in BhopalThe Bhopal disaster in 1984 is one of the deadliest industrial accidents, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries.
The First 3D Anatomy Models: Vesalius' Paper Manikins Finally Reunited - Medievalists.netVesalius revolutionized anatomical teaching with 3D paper manikins, enabling independent learning without cadaver access, marking a significant shift in medical education.
Netflix's 'Joy' tells the story of the first IVF baby. Here's where Louise Brown is now.The movie 'Joy' portrays the groundbreaking work of British doctors in pioneering IVF leading to the birth of the first IVF baby.
Identical twins who don't look alike? It's possible, and this mom can prove itDespite being confirmed as identical twins, their distinct appearances challenge common perceptions about twin similarity.
Netflix's 'Joy' tells the story of the first IVF baby. Here's where Louise Brown is now.The movie 'Joy' portrays the groundbreaking work of British doctors in pioneering IVF leading to the birth of the first IVF baby.
Identical twins who don't look alike? It's possible, and this mom can prove itDespite being confirmed as identical twins, their distinct appearances challenge common perceptions about twin similarity.
Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.
17 Dark Historical Facts You Definitely Didn't Learn In SchoolHistorical events often hold more gruesome details than widely known, including the 1495 syphilis outbreak and Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes.
Coming Alive, by Oliver SacksOliver Sacks documented his experiences treating encephalitis lethargica patients, shaping his understanding of neurological disorders and the human condition.
Letters by Oliver Sacks review science, sex and motorcyclesOliver Sacks's journey from England to San Francisco symbolized his quest for personal freedom and creative expression.
Coming Alive, by Oliver SacksOliver Sacks documented his experiences treating encephalitis lethargica patients, shaping his understanding of neurological disorders and the human condition.
Letters by Oliver Sacks review science, sex and motorcyclesOliver Sacks's journey from England to San Francisco symbolized his quest for personal freedom and creative expression.
With brain preservation, nobody has to die': meet the neuroscientist who believes life could be eternalInnovative medical treatments can dramatically extend life, even in dire circumstances.
Sixty Years Later, and Thalidomide Is Still With UsFrances Kelsey’s actions prevented thalidomide's U.S. approval, protecting many from its devastating impact seen globally.
'Wonder Drug' Explores Thalidomide's Secret History and Harms in the U.S.Thalidomide caused more harm in the U.S. than previously recognized, with Jennifer Vanderbes discovering at least ten times more victims.
Sixty Years Later, and Thalidomide Is Still With UsFrances Kelsey’s actions prevented thalidomide's U.S. approval, protecting many from its devastating impact seen globally.
'Wonder Drug' Explores Thalidomide's Secret History and Harms in the U.S.Thalidomide caused more harm in the U.S. than previously recognized, with Jennifer Vanderbes discovering at least ten times more victims.
13 Bizarre Facts And Stories About US Presidents That You Most Definitely Did NOT Learn In SchoolThornton's radical attempt to revive Washington through unorthodox medical methods was ultimately rejected by his peers.
Presidential Candidate And Vaccine Denier RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found Worms in His BrainRobert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s medical history reveals he faced a misdiagnosis of a brain issue and suffered from atrial fibrillation and mercury poisoning.
Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian MedicineAncient Egyptians practiced brain cancer surgery, pushing back humanity's documented cancer treatment timeline by up to 1,000 years.
Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling "Dentist" in London in the Early 19th CenturyWearing a cap decorated with decayed human teeth was meant to imply the 'magician' aspect of the dentist's work.
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.
The 'Lurid Metaphors' of IllnessMeghan O'Rourke recommends books that explore sickness, health, and the evolving understanding of medical concepts.
Suffering Shouldn't Be a Normal Part of WomanhoodMedicine lessons passed down through generations can be invaluable.Traditional home remedies sometimes hold effective solutions for common ailments.
Men Succumb to Anesthesia More Easily than WomenEther demonstration revolutionized medicine through anesthesiaTestosterone modulates mice response to general anesthesia
We Need An FDA For Artificial Intelligence | NOEMAThe commercial medical landscape in the early 20th century was filled with self-proclaimed medicine men promoting dubious remedies like snake oil as cure-alls.