Why Is It Called the “Placebo Effect”?
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
What is a placebo? Technically, a Latin phrase meaning ‘I will please.’ It’s also a Catholic prayer and a clever insult.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, robbing graves of their corpses for dissection at medical schools was an all too common practice—and sometimes, enraged citizens rose up in protest.
How much water should you really drink a day? Well, it’s complicated.
Eating centuries-old mummies was a hot health trend in medieval Europe.
Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.
Here's how to stay safe when you take a dip at beaches, lakes, or rivers.
Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.
Leqembi could slow the progression of Alzheimer's, but the side effects can be severe.
Doctors can self-prescribe, but it's generally discouraged and the practice has quite a few stipulations.
“Hands-only CPR” has gained popularity in recent years. So what is it, and when should you use it?
For many premature babies in the early 20th century, their best chance at life involved being put on display on the Coney Island boardwalk.
In an era before modern medicine, laudanum and other opium derivatives became seen as wonder drugs.
The Great Plague of 1665 killed about 100,000 Londoners, but winde, quinsie, and livergrown also took their toll.
In 1982, someone laced bottles of Tylenol with cyanide, killing seven people. Decades later, police could be a step closer to finding out who did it.
The company wants to help address everything from high cholesterol to depression.
Argentinian heart surgeon René Favaloro popularized coronary bypass surgery, which continues to save the lives of people with heart disease.
From baking soda to plain water, these old-timey remedies will get that splinter out fast.
An important figure in modern medicine, Lacks’s unique cells have been used in life-saving treatments. A new statue is another step in giving her the recognition she deserves.
The deadline is fast approaching for many account holders, so if you have to use your FSA money soon, here are a handful of creative ways to spend it.
Celine Dion recently announced that she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and progressive neurological disorder that only affects about one or two out of every 1 million people.
A new type of drug that could eliminate two to four hot flashes per day could soon become a hot commodity.
Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.
2022’s Adderall shortage has been going on since the summer. The FDA finally made it official.
Go check those medical records to see if you’re vaxxed, and meanwhile, learn more about the polio with these nine facts.