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history

Lessons from the polio pandemic

The history of a past virus teaches us a lot about patience, the persistence of public health, and the power of vaccination.

By: Sarah Mahoney
December 1, 2020
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Childbirth World

Don’t let King Louis dictate your delivery

History tells us that some labor and delivery practices arose from whimsy—which means you should often do what feels natural and comfortable to you.

By: Samantha Kauffman
February 5, 2019
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A good sense of humerus

Archaeology and modern medicine team discover that women's arm bones aren't nearly as big today as they were 7,000 years ago.

By: Robert Preidt, HealthDay
December 20, 2017
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