Medicine Is A Woman’s World: The History Of Apothecaries
Karen Bloom Gevirtz explains the historical role women played in healing and how they were pushed out of medicine.
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The Modern Father: A History Of Men And Babies
Dr. Sarah Hrdy, an anthropologist, reveals the biological evidence of involved fathers – even before humans existed – and the natural origins of fatherhood.
The Female Geniuses Throughout History You Need To Know About
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, our expert tells the stories of a few female geniuses whose accomplishments deserve greater recognition.
Black Angels: The Black Nurses Involved In The Fight Against Tuberculosis
Dr. Herbert Fox helped discover a cure for tuberculosis, but his work wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the black nurses who monitored and cared for each patient. When all of the white nurses refused to work, these women stepped up.
Oppenheimer’s Legacy: Rising Cancer Risks Due To Ionizing Radiation
Experts explain how we can protect ourselves from these dangerous rays.
Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms
Experts from Harvard and Mayo Clinic explain how medical eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.
The Woman Behind the Polio Vaccine
In honor of Women’s History Month, Author Lynn Cullen explains Horstmann’s crucial role in the fight against polio.
‘The Most Powerful Drugs Known to Man’: A Guide to Anesthesia
Dr. James Cottrell believes everyone should be knowledgeable about these dangerous drugs in order to ask questions and make sure you’re getting the best anesthesia – and anesthesiologist -- for your needs.
How Ordinary People Became America’s First Paramedics
In 1966, Americans were more likely to die from a car crash than soldiers in the Vietnam War. Most people needing emergency assistance were carried to the hospital in the back of a police car. In his new book, Kevin Hazzard uncovers how our modern-day paramedics came to be.
The Pandemic in Historical Perspective
Plagues such as Covid-19 are nothing new, and this pandemic is far from the worst the world has ever faced. A physician and historian examines Covid in comparison to other pandemics and discusses the lessons that will serve us well in the future.
Pioneering Women Doctors
Today, women outnumber men in medical school. But 175 years ago, women were unheard of in medicine.
The Increase in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Despite social distancing, experts say people are increasingly “hooking up.” Sexually transmitted diseases are growing as a result. An expert discusses STDs in a pandemic.
