8 of History’s Greatest Charlatans
One scam was convincing enough to fool George Washington.
2023-11-28 21:18
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets
In the 18th and 19th centuries, robbing graves of their corpses for dissection at medical schools was an all too common practice—and sometimes, enraged citizens rose up in protest.
2023-10-12 05:16
How an Unfortunate Misunderstanding Spawned a Medieval Mummy-Eating Fad
Eating centuries-old mummies was a hot health trend in medieval Europe.
2023-10-03 05:27
Hungarian and U.S. scientists win medicine Nobel for COVID-19 vaccine work
By Niklas Pollard and Ludwig Burger STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman from Hungary and the United States
2023-10-02 18:23
The Government Is Mailing Out Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Again—Here’s How to Get Them
The USPS will soon be on its way with more government-issued at-home COVID test kits. Here’s how to make sure they stop at your door.
2023-09-22 22:22
What You Should Know About Necrotizing Fasciitis, the Flesh-Eating Bacterial Infection
Here's how to stay safe when you take a dip at beaches, lakes, or rivers.
2023-08-17 23:16
Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case
An unknown settlement is reached after Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for medical advances.
2023-08-02 00:15
Obesity drugs don't make WHO's essential list, but Ebola, MS drugs added
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) -Obesity drugs will not be included in the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest essential medicines
2023-07-26 20:59
Can Doctors Self-Prescribe Medications?
Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.
2023-07-06 01:17