medicine

Cotard Delusion — The Rare Disorder That Makes You Think You’re Dead

Cotard delusion sounds like a silly disease, but feeling like you're dead and like your body isn't your own is no laughing matter.

By Katie Serena • Mar 7, 2018

Cotard Delusion — The Rare Disorder That Makes You Think You’re Dead

Cotard delusion sounds like a silly disease, but feeling like you're dead and like your body isn't your own is no laughing matter.

By Katie Serena • March 7, 2018

Why The Mercy Brown Case Remains One Of History’s Craziest “Vampire” Incidents

When Mercy Brown's family started dying off one by one, the town blamed her — even though she'd been dead for months.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Mar 4, 2018

Why The Mercy Brown Case Remains One Of History’s Craziest “Vampire” Incidents

When Mercy Brown's family started dying off one by one, the town blamed her — even though she'd been dead for months.

By Jaclyn Anglis • March 4, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena • Feb 26, 2018

Inside The Twisted Mind And Murders Of “Jolly” Jane Toppan

Even after she was sentenced to a mental hospital, Jane Toppan continued to feel her murderous tendencies, routinely asking her caregivers to kill with her.

By Katie Serena • February 26, 2018

These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 23, 2018

Science News

These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

By Kara Goldfarb • February 23, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Feb 19, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux • February 19, 2018

25 Dramatic Photos Of Combat Medics In Action Throughout History

These powerful photos of combat medics from the Civil War to Vietnam show some of history's greatest unsung heroes in action.

By Joel Stice • Feb 14, 2018

25 Dramatic Photos Of Combat Medics In Action Throughout History

These powerful photos of combat medics from the Civil War to Vietnam show some of history's greatest unsung heroes in action.

By Joel Stice • February 14, 2018

Black Death Symptoms: See If You Have The Bubonic Plague Right Now

Are you experiencing black death symptoms? The Bubonic Plague isn't nearly as prevalent as it used to be, but it's not completely eradicated.

By Kara Goldfarb • Feb 14, 2018

Black Death Symptoms: See If You Have The Bubonic Plague Right Now

Are you experiencing black death symptoms? The Bubonic Plague isn't nearly as prevalent as it used to be, but it's not completely eradicated.

By Kara Goldfarb • February 14, 2018

Did Desiree Jennings Fake Dystonia Or Was She Infected By A Flu Shot?

Desiree Jennings and her "doctor" claim that small amounts of mercury from a flu vaccine were responsible for her condition.

By Katie Serena • Feb 13, 2018

Did Desiree Jennings Fake Dystonia Or Was She Infected By A Flu Shot?

Desiree Jennings and her "doctor" claim that small amounts of mercury from a flu vaccine were responsible for her condition.

By Katie Serena • February 13, 2018

Vin Mariani — The Cocaine-Laced Wine Loved By Popes, Thomas Edison, And Ulysses S. Grant

Vin Mariani was advertised to reduce your hunger, aid digestion, cure the flu, and best of all, fill you with energy.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 31, 2018

Vin Mariani — The Cocaine-Laced Wine Loved By Popes, Thomas Edison, And Ulysses S. Grant

Vin Mariani was advertised to reduce your hunger, aid digestion, cure the flu, and best of all, fill you with energy.

By Wyatt Redd • January 31, 2018

What Causes Hiccups? How You Got Them, And How To Get Rid Of Them

Ever wondered what causes that pesky case of hiccups, or how in the world you're going to get rid of them?

By Katie Serena • Jan 19, 2018

What Causes Hiccups? How You Got Them, And How To Get Rid Of Them

Ever wondered what causes that pesky case of hiccups, or how in the world you're going to get rid of them?

By Katie Serena • January 19, 2018