Medical History

The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits — And Fooled 18th-Century England

Discover the bizarre true story of Mary Toft, the 18th-century English woman who convinced...

Kuru: The Fatal Brain Disease Spread by Cannibalism in Papua New Guinea

Explore Kuru, the fatal prion disease spread by ritual cannibalism in Papua New Guinea....

Methemoglobinemia: The Mystery of the Blue Skin Syndrome

Explore methemoglobinemia, the rare condition causing blue skin syndrome. Learn about its genetic causes,...