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Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alive by Gabriel Weston review a revelatory study of the body

William Harvey corrected misconceptions about the heart's function in 1616, highlighting the importance of metaphorical language in understanding anatomy.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How weight-loss wonder drugs are redefining the way our bodies work

New appetite-suppressing drugs transform obesity treatment into a scientifically exciting healthcare area, promising extensive health benefits beyond weight management.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alive by Gabriel Weston review a revelatory study of the body

William Harvey corrected misconceptions about the heart's function in 1616, highlighting the importance of metaphorical language in understanding anatomy.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

How weight-loss wonder drugs are redefining the way our bodies work

New appetite-suppressing drugs transform obesity treatment into a scientifically exciting healthcare area, promising extensive health benefits beyond weight management.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

How to Harvest a Mandrake: Medieval Medicine and Magic in the Old English Herbarium - Medievalists.net

The mandrake was both feared and prized in the Middle Ages, viewed as dangerous yet possessing exceptional medicinal qualities.
SF parents
fromwww.denverpost.com
3 weeks ago

Families have to find their own livers because of organ donor shortfall

Living liver donor transplants are crucial for young patients like Stetson Gibson to survive uncommon liver conditions.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.
#family
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Six dead in upstate NY plane crash include NCAA woman of the year, family members

A tragic plane crash in New York resulted in the loss of a talented family of physicians and athletes, highlighting their impactful lives.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Six dead in upstate NY plane crash include NCAA woman of the year, family members

A tragic plane crash in New York resulted in the loss of a talented family of physicians and athletes, highlighting their impactful lives.
Wearables
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Tiny, Injectable Pacemaker Runs on Light and then Dissolves

A new tiny temporary pacemaker is developed, designed for minimally invasive use and dissolvable post-operation, reducing risks associated with traditional pacemakers.
#health
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

Diversity in medicine is critical to reducing misdiagnoses and improving patient outcomes for marginalized communities.
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

The Internet Is SHOOK After A Non-Black Doctor Drastically Misdiagnosed Their Black Patient

Diversity in medicine is critical to reducing misdiagnoses and improving patient outcomes for marginalized communities.
Medicine
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Researchers Found Promising Antibiotic In Garden Soil

A new molecule, lariocidin, discovered from soil samples shows promise in treating antibiotic-resistant e. coli infections.
#evolution
Cancer
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

Rapid evolution in body size among some species leads to lower cancer prevalence, suggesting an evolutionary mechanism in cancer resistance.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine

A novel fungus infects spiders, causing zombie-like behavior and fascinating potential medical applications.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

New research shows bigger animals get more cancer, defying decades-old belief

Rapid evolution in body size among some species leads to lower cancer prevalence, suggesting an evolutionary mechanism in cancer resistance.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine

A novel fungus infects spiders, causing zombie-like behavior and fascinating potential medical applications.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Feb 17: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Susan McKinney Steward

Dr. Susan McKinney Steward was the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in New York, significantly impacting her community through her medical practice.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

The story of two Brooklyn sisters who forged a family of firsts

She's working as a teacher, and it's her own income that is paying her way through medical school," says Dominique Jean-Louis, Chief Historian at the Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn History.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Frances Conley, Neurosurgeon Who Protested Sexism, Dies at 83

Dr. Frances Conley made national headlines when she resigned from Stanford School of Medicine, exposing rampant sexism and stating it made her job untenable.
Digital life
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Introducing Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years

"In a decadal review of innovation, the leaders we spoke to stand out not just for their achievements, but for their ability to adapt and thrive amidst challenges. Their endeavors in sectors like tech and medicine have proven resilient through changing political landscapes and global crises, illustrating how innovation can be a constant amidst uncertainty."
Startup companies
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