The Tiny Tuberculosis Huts of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs boasts fresh, dry air and abundant sunshine—just what tuberculosis patients of the late 19th century needed.
Colorado Springs boasts fresh, dry air and abundant sunshine—just what tuberculosis patients of the late 19th century needed.
From Feeding America to the CDC Foundation, these charities are working hard to alleviate the effects of the pandemic across the nation.
Instead of waiting in line at a crowded supermarket, health care workers at this hospital chain can pick up groceries in the cafeteria and spend more time at home.
Belleville, Pennsylvania, has a large Amish and Mennonite population, and a new coronavirus testing drive-thru is accommodating horses and buggies.
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Crocs is devoted to helping nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals fight the coronavirus.
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The underwear company is joining other clothing manufacturers to help get medical supplies to professionals in need.
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In the 1830s, Americans became obsessed with the idea that tomatoes could cure everything from cholera to diarrhea.
A couple of long-suffering scientists from Australia donated their time—and their gas—to figuring out whether farts can spread disease.
The organization is cautioning that canceled blood drives could create a serious supply shortage for people in need.
Viral outbreaks often necessitate patient isolation or quarantine. But what separates each separation?
Health care workers see sick people all day, every day. So why don't they fall ill like the rest of us?
At last, people with asthma will be able to buy potentially life-saving medicine without breaking the bank.
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She flexed her fine motor skills with a mid-surgery violin performance that featured George Gershwin’s “Summertime” and more.
If your tooth enamel is worn down, the path is clear for your sensitive tooth to feel pain like no other.
The smartphone app developed by the Chinese government warns users when they've been in close contact with someone likely to be infected with the new coronavirus.
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Masks have become a part of daily life for millions in response to the spread of coronavirus. But can they really lessen the spread of disease?
It seems like detail-oriented people would have good handwriting, but doctors don’t always have the time to spend on it.
The serrated-chain blade we associate with striking down trees was originally invented to slice through pelvic bone during deliveries.