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Milk trails round Euston

Where cows once grazed near Wellcome Collection in London, baristas now froth their milk. Esther Leslie uncovers Euston’s dairy-based urban history.

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WhatsApp aunties and the spread of fake news

The advantages of WhatApp chat groups – especially as a cost-free way of keeping in touch with family around the world – make them fertile ground for the spread of bogus medical advice. Writer Rianna Walcott explores how to encourage ‘aunties’ in the community to question the truth of unattributed health hoaxes.

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The painter, the psychiatrist and a fashion for hysteria

A dramatic painting brings a famous event in medical history alive. But it also tells a tale about the health preoccupations of the time.

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Wonder Woman’s wonder women

Discover more about the women who inspired an icon: Wonder Woman’s story of bondage, bracelets and birth control.

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  • Chains of streptococci on tongue, SEM
  • Chains of streptococci on tongue, SEM
  • Chains of streptococci on tongue, SEM
  • Ship-building: ropes, blocks, and chains. Engraving.
  • Long chains of anthrax bacilli stained by Gram,
  • Manufacture of chains with various tools of the trade. Etching by A. B.
  • A Japanese prisoner in chains. Gouache painting by a Japanese artist, ca. 1850.
  • Two Chinese prisoners in chains. Gouache painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
  • A Chinese prisoner is led by chains. Gouache painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
  • Two Chinese prisoners are led by chains. Gouache painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
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