The source of quinine, cinchona tells a story about the value placed on parts of plants and how that value can be extracted and distorted in support of empire.

Flaunting a massive collection of books did not start with work-from-home videoconferences.

Does it explain why we’re having so much trouble sleeping?

Treating addiction can have a toll on doctors, who may find themselves confused and challenged by the addicts' behavior.

A boy with a rare condition was losing his skin, until a medical team was able to produce artificial skin. Healing damaged skin has long been a challenge.

As hospitals today continue to grow and expand, who is thinking about nurturing patients and visitors with healing art and beautification projects?

The surgical reattachment or grafting of limbs has a short history because of its difficulty.

There’s a curious display in a glass-fronted cabinet at University College London. It’s Jeremy Bentham!

What is jet lag, and why does it affect us so much more in the spring than in the fall?