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Franklin Roosevelt’s Personal Polio Crusade, 75 Years Ago
On the 75th anniversary of its creation, take a look back at the history of the March of Dimes.
A Brief History of Bloodletting
As researchers announce that bloodletting might have some benefits after all, find out more about this ancient treatment’s long history.
Perforated Skulls From Middle Ages Found in Spain
Two skulls belonging to individuals who underwent the ancient form of surgery known as trepanation have been unearthed in Spain.
The Angels of Bataan and Corregidor: 70 Years Later
After the Bataan Peninsula fell in April 1942, a group of Army and Navy nurses continued to perform their duties while imprisoned in a Japanese camp.
Organ Transplants: A Brief History
As news breaks of the longest organ transplant chain to date, explore the history of these potentially lifesaving procedures.
Drink Some Whiskey, Call in the Morning: Doctors & Prohibition
During Prohibition, which took effect 93 years ago this week, many doctors boosted their practices by doling out medicinal alcohol.
Freddie Mercury & Other Celebrities Who Raised AIDS Awareness
Find out about Freddie Mercury, the inspiration for today’s Google Doodle, and other famous people who helped put a face on the HIV and AIDS crisis.
From Hippo Fat to Vacuum Helmets, a History of Baldness Prevention
Find out about some of the weird and wacky ways people have attempted to curb or conceal their hair loss over the centuries.
Did Skin Cream Kill Egypt’s Queen Hatshepsut?
The female pharaoh Hatshepsut might have accidentally poisoned herself with a carcinogenic skin treatment, according to a new study.
In Search of “Don Quixote” Creator’s Lost Bones
Experts are scouring a Madrid convent for the remains of Miguel de Cervantes, hoping to reconstruct the author’s face and determine his cause of death.
Ancient Medicines From Shipwreck Shed Light on Life in Antiquity
Researchers have used DNA sequencing to unlock the secrets of 2,000-year-old medicines found in a shipwreck.
A Wise Man’s Cure: Frankincense and Myrrh
Once considered priceless, the ancient remedies frankincense and myrrh are drawing new attention from medical researchers.
Egyptian Princess Needed Bypass Surgery, Mummy Study Shows
An Egyptian princess is the earliest known sufferer of heart disease, according to a recent study suggesting clogged arteries have plagued civilizations for millennia.
