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The people's medical lighthouse; a series of popular and scientific

WebMLA citation style: Root, Harmon Knox. The People's Medical Lighthouse; a Series of Popular and Scientific Essays on the Nature, Uses, and Diseases of the Lungs, Heart, …

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10 Strange Medical Practices from History Headlines & Heroes

WebSo today, I’m going to share some stories I’ve found featuring some of the strangest medical (mal)practices of the past few centuries. 1. Milk transfusions. In the …

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David B. Larson Fellowship in Health and Spirituality

WebAbout the Fellowship The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to apply for a post-doctoral fellowship in the field of health and spirituality. Made …

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Medieval Pandemic Cures That Were…Medieval Timeless

WebThese books were prevalent in the medieval period. In “Herbarium,” a manuscript printed in Rome in 1481, a cure for gout is offered. The text, translated from …

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Household Products Database: Health and Safety Information on …

WebThe Household Products Database is a resource for both consumers and scientists who need to quickly find contents, health effects, or safe handling instructions for common …

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DATABASES: Library of Congress E-Resources Online Catalog

WebInternational Business and Trade. Library and Information Science. Military Science. Political Science. Population and Demography. Psychology. Sociology. Databases (Library of …

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Mental Health Films Articles and Essays

WebThe films in this presentation, dating mainly from the 1950s, are a striking example of how mental illness—so often sensationalized in Hollywood features—could be handled with …

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Behind the Therapy Curtain: The “Gloria Films” of 1965, and Today

WebAlong with pulling back the curtain on then modern-day “talk therapy,” Dr. Shostrom used this film, as the title conveys, to explore three different …

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France: Law Adopted Extending Ability to Declare State of Health

WebOn November 10, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron signed into law a bill that extends the government’s ability to declare a state of health emergency until …

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Evening star. [volume], May 21, 1945, Page A-10, Image 10

WebEvening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, May 21, 1945, Page A-10, Image 10, brought to you by Library of Congress, Washington, DC, and the National

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Mental health: a report of the Surgeon General. Library of Congress

Web"Prepared by the Dept. of Health and Human Services under the direction of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services in …

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Article Brazil: National Health Surveillance Agency Updates Its

WebOn April 3, 2023, the Brazilian National Health Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, ANVISA), updated its technical note (ANVISA – Nota …

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Nigeria: National Health Bill Enacted Library of Congress

WebBack to Search Results. (Dec. 16, 2014) It was reported recently that Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan, signed into law the National Health Bill, 2014. …

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China: Digital Vaccination Certificate for Citizens Traveling …

Web(Mar. 18, 2021) On March 8, 2021, China launched a digital vaccination certificate for its citizens, named the International Travel Health Certificate, to “facilitate safe and orderly …

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Posters: WPA Posters

WebPosters produced by various branches of the WPA (Work Projects Administration) to publicize exhibits, community activities, theatrical productions, and health and …

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Introduction to the Collection Articles and Essays Sanborn Maps

WebIntroduction to the Collection. The Sanborn map collection consists of a uniform series of large-scale maps, dating from 1867 to the present and depicting the commercial, …

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City Life in the Late 19th Century

WebPrevious Section Immigration to the United States, 1851-1900; Next Section Rural Life in the Late 19th Century; City Life in the Late 19th Century Marshall Field's Building, ca. 1898.. …

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Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

WebThe Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a U.S. federal government agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through AmeriCorps, …

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Jacob Riis: Revealing “How the Other Half Lives” Riis and Reform

WebWhen Jacob Riis published How the Other Half Lives in 1890, the U.S. Census Bureau ranked New York as the most densely populated city in the United States—1.5 million …

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