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5,300-Year-Old Skull Unearthed In Spanish Tomb Shows Evidence Of Earliest Ear Surgery

Archaeologists say that the procedure bears striking similarities to ear surgeries still performed today, but that the patient would have likely endured "unbearable pain."

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 1, 2022

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5,300-Year-Old Skull Unearthed In Spanish Tomb Shows Evidence Of Earliest Ear Surgery

Archaeologists say that the procedure bears striking similarities to ear surgeries still performed today, but that the patient would have likely endured "unbearable pain."

By Marco Margaritoff • March 1, 2022

Brain Activity Of Dying Patient Shows Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes During Death

The 87-year-old patient had electrodes placed on his head to detect seizures after he suffered a fall. When he died during treatment, doctors recorded unprecedented activity.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2022

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Brain Activity Of Dying Patient Shows Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes During Death

The 87-year-old patient had electrodes placed on his head to detect seizures after he suffered a fall. When he died during treatment, doctors recorded unprecedented activity.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2022

The Vibrant Life Of Rocky Dennis, The Boy Whose Rare Deformity Inspired The Film ‘Mask’

When Rocky Dennis died at age 16, he had already lived more than twice as long as doctors expected — and lived a fuller life than anyone thought possible.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 21, 2022

The Vibrant Life Of Rocky Dennis, The Boy Whose Rare Deformity Inspired The Film ‘Mask’

When Rocky Dennis died at age 16, he had already lived more than twice as long as doctors expected — and lived a fuller life than anyone thought possible.

By Natasha Ishak • February 21, 2022

How Ryan White’s Death Changed The Way America Saw AIDS

After Ryan Wayne White of Kokomo, Indiana was diagnosed with AIDS on December 17, 1984, his case sparked widespread discussion about this stigmatized disease.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 20, 2022

How Ryan White’s Death Changed The Way America Saw AIDS

After Ryan Wayne White of Kokomo, Indiana was diagnosed with AIDS on December 17, 1984, his case sparked widespread discussion about this stigmatized disease.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 20, 2022

Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2022

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Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2022

Meet Sylvester Graham, The Religious Health Nut Who Thought White Bread Was Evil

A Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham believed that all of America's moral failings could be traced back to an unholy diet — and created a strict meal plan to "cure" society's ills.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 2, 2022

Meet Sylvester Graham, The Religious Health Nut Who Thought White Bread Was Evil

A Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham believed that all of America's moral failings could be traced back to an unholy diet — and created a strict meal plan to "cure" society's ills.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 2, 2022

The Disturbing History Of Kuru, The Fatal Brain Disease Caused By Cannibalism

At its peak in the 1950s and '60s, the kuru epidemic nearly decimated the Indigenous Fore people of Papua New Guinea.

By Morgan Dunn • Dec 28, 2021

The Disturbing History Of Kuru, The Fatal Brain Disease Caused By Cannibalism

At its peak in the 1950s and '60s, the kuru epidemic nearly decimated the Indigenous Fore people of Papua New Guinea.

By Morgan Dunn • December 28, 2021

How Henrietta Lacks And Her ‘Immortal’ Cells Changed History

After Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins cultured her cells for use in medical research — without her permission.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 19, 2021

How Henrietta Lacks And Her ‘Immortal’ Cells Changed History

After Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins cultured her cells for use in medical research — without her permission.

By Gina Dimuro • December 19, 2021

Ibogaine: The Psychedelic Drug Used By African Tribes, The CIA, And Opioid Addicts Who Are Trying To Quit

Though ibogaine has helped some people who are addicted to opioids, the drug remains controversial — and illegal in the United States.

By Katie Serena • Nov 22, 2021

Ibogaine: The Psychedelic Drug Used By African Tribes, The CIA, And Opioid Addicts Who Are Trying To Quit

Though ibogaine has helped some people who are addicted to opioids, the drug remains controversial — and illegal in the United States.

By Katie Serena • November 22, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 20, 2021

The Shocking Story Of George Washington’s Death, From Bloodletting To Beetles

Just before George Washington died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799, doctors only made things worse by draining 40 percent of his blood.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 20, 2021