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The Complicated Birth Of Midwifery

Around 353,000 babies are born every day. Some of them will be born in hospitals, others at home with the assistance of a midwife or doula, while others will make their grand entrance in the back of a car or ambulance somewhere in between home and hospital. The history of...

By Abby Norman • Feb 9, 2015

The Complicated Birth Of Midwifery

Around 353,000 babies are born every day. Some of them will be born in hospitals, others at home with the assistance of a midwife or doula, while others will make their grand entrance in the back of a car or ambulance somewhere in between home and hospital. The history of...

By Abby Norman • February 9, 2015

Why The History Of Measles (And Vaccines) Matters Today

The history of measles contains centuries of information. Here's what you need to know about the invasive, deadly disease.

By Kiri Picone • Feb 9, 2015

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Why The History Of Measles (And Vaccines) Matters Today

The history of measles contains centuries of information. Here's what you need to know about the invasive, deadly disease.

By Kiri Picone • February 9, 2015

The History Of Madness: Mental Illness, Past And Present

Powerful figures have used — or created — mental illness to manipulate and control a given time's undesirables. We explore it, starting with the Bible.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 25, 2015

The History Of Madness: Mental Illness, Past And Present

Powerful figures have used — or created — mental illness to manipulate and control a given time's undesirables. We explore it, starting with the Bible.

By Richard Stockton • January 25, 2015

Can Marijuana Cure Epilepsy?

Marijuana isn't just for looking cool in your freshman dorm anymore--it’s also a viable medical treatment for disorders like epilepsy.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 8, 2014

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Can Marijuana Cure Epilepsy?

Marijuana isn't just for looking cool in your freshman dorm anymore--it’s also a viable medical treatment for disorders like epilepsy.

By All That's Interesting • November 8, 2014

To Spite Your Face: A Brief History Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has a complicated past and it's been around for longer than you can imagine.

By Chris Altman • Nov 3, 2014

To Spite Your Face: A Brief History Of Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has a complicated past and it's been around for longer than you can imagine.

By Chris Altman • November 3, 2014

4 Scary Diseases That Are Way More Terrifying Than Ebola

These scary diseases prove that, if there is in fact a God, he has one extraordinarily warped sense of humor.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 26, 2014

4 Scary Diseases That Are Way More Terrifying Than Ebola

These scary diseases prove that, if there is in fact a God, he has one extraordinarily warped sense of humor.

By Richard Stockton • August 26, 2014

These World War One Medical Innovations Will Baffle And Amaze You

The Great War took a devastating toll on Europe. But such trauma also paved the way for these incredible World War One medical innovations.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • Jun 17, 2014

These World War One Medical Innovations Will Baffle And Amaze You

The Great War took a devastating toll on Europe. But such trauma also paved the way for these incredible World War One medical innovations.

By Leslie Maryann Neal • June 17, 2014

6 Of The Most Interesting Diseases To Have Ravaged Humanity

From waking up with a foreign accent to having half of your face simply wither away, these interesting diseases might keep you up at night.

By Richard Stockton • Jun 7, 2014

6 Of The Most Interesting Diseases To Have Ravaged Humanity

From waking up with a foreign accent to having half of your face simply wither away, these interesting diseases might keep you up at night.

By Richard Stockton • June 7, 2014

10 Strange Phobias That Really Exist

Falling in love. Pope Francis. Beautiful women. All are great yet somehow serve as fodder for these strange phobias.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 23, 2014

10 Strange Phobias That Really Exist

Falling in love. Pope Francis. Beautiful women. All are great yet somehow serve as fodder for these strange phobias.

By Erin Kelly • April 23, 2014

Six Of The World’s Most Bizarre Modern Medical Treatments

Frog juice Frog juice is a concoction from Peru that is believed to restore the sex drive of its drinker. The Peruvian Viagra is a mixture of honey, aloe vera plant, an Andean root plant and – as the name suggests – a no longer ribbiting frog. Bizarre Modern Medical...

By All That's Interesting • Jan 26, 2013

Six Of The World’s Most Bizarre Modern Medical Treatments

Frog juice Frog juice is a concoction from Peru that is believed to restore the sex drive of its drinker. The Peruvian Viagra is a mixture of honey, aloe vera plant, an Andean root plant and – as the name suggests – a no longer ribbiting frog. Bizarre Modern Medical...

By All That's Interesting • January 26, 2013