“Science is international. Medical research, like the diseases it combats, knows no geographic boundaries.” The chart highlights general contributions of various countries to medical research as of April 1959. From U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 In June 1958, about eight months after the S…

United States Senator Ted Kennedy’s visit to Alma-Ata in 1978 came at a time when foreign tourists were much less common in Central Asia than they are today.

In 1871, General A.J. Pleasonton presented ten years' worth of experimental findings to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture in an effort to "shed light" on a new subject. Standing before them, Pleasonton—a retired Civil War officer whose experience in horticulture and science was limi…

Dive into the wild and wacky world of medicine with "Quackery: The Worst Cures Through History." This book is packed with hilarious and jaw-dropping stories about the outrageous treatments people believed in, making it a perfect gift for history buffs or anyone who loves a good laugh.

Travel back to June 1, 1925, and explore the health headlines that shaped the era—from groundbreaking sunlight therapy to the devastating smallpox epidemic and the rise of birth control advocacy.