By Ali Kucukgocmen BERGAMA, Turkey, March 13 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered traces of human excrement ...

Ancient Egyptian physicians documented treatments on papyrus, revealing a sophisticated medical system. While most eye ...

After finding a nearly 2,000 year old glass vial, archeologists expected that the dusty stuff inside would be what was now ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ancient medical practices often leave modern readers in disbelief, as these bygone remedies highlight the stark contrast between ...

A study led by McKenna Litynski, a Ph.D. graduate in anthropology and adjunct assistant professor at the University of ...

Ancient Egyptians' healthcare system was "advanced and successful" for its time, the authors of a new book on the topic have said. Medicine and Healing Practices in Ancient Egypt by researchers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unsplash Does it sound too good to be true? For thousands of years, humans used elements of nature to fend off disease and ...

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 ...

Acupuncture can be used to treat pain or discomfort, among many other conditions. But does the practice itself cause pain? Acupuncture is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that stimulates ...

Dr. Trisha Swift is the CEO of Mula, an integrative health practice specializing in tech enabled preventative care and root-cause healing. A recent study published in Current Biology has made waves in ...

We are taught that medicine is the art of solving our body’s mysteries. And we expect medicine, as a science, to uphold the ...

Pliny the Elder was an intellectual powerhouse of ancient Rome. Though not a physician, in describing the ideal daily routine ...