Some of the earliest writings — including those inscribed on papyrus in Egypt and later in ancient Greece and Rome — contain recipes for making medicines. Finding physical proof, however, that ...

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat ...

Ancient Romans may have used poo for medicine (yes, really), according to a new study. The discovery was made in Turkey by scientists after they discovered "dark brownish flakes" in a 1,900-year-old ...

This belief forms the foundation of an emerging approach to serious ailment management—one that brings together ancient ...

Physician and scientist Vipul Mankad finds connections between his work and his experience as a trained meditation ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A medieval ophthalmologist who translated Greek works by Galen, Hippocrates, and Plato into Arabic played a pivotal role in ...

Patanjali Research Foundation is bridging ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, achieving global recognition through rigorous research and publications in prestigious journals. Their work ...

Tom has a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Oxford and his interests range from immunology and microscopy to the philosophy of science.View full profile Tom has a master’s degree ...