Stories
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
- Article
The indelible harm caused by conversion therapy
With first-hand evidence from two powerful testimonies, neurologist Jules Montague explores the destructive history of conversion therapy, a punitive treatment designed to ‘cure’ people of homosexuality.
- Article
The healing power of breathing
The healing powers of different breathing methods are said to help with a range of health challenges, from asthma to PTSD. Effie Webb traces their spiritual origins and explores the modern proliferation of breathwork therapies.
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Dating on dopamine
Drug treatment for Parkinson’s can come with an unwanted side serving of compulsive behaviour, as Pete Langman discovered. Read about his dating journey in a dopamine cloud.
Catalogue
- Ephemera
- Online
"They are for mother" : Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Co.'s specific for kidney complaints / Doan's Backache Kidney Pill Co.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pill Co.Date: 1902- Ephemera
Drug advertising ephemera. Box 96.
- Ephemera
Drug advertising ephemera. Box 97.
- Books
Drugs and renal disease / by William M. Bennett [and others].
Date: 1978- Ephemera
A pathetic picture of pain and perplexity seen daily in every part of the British Isles... : Dr. Jenner's Kidney and Liver Cure... it prevents and cures all kidney troubles / Alfred Parker.
Parker, Alfred.Date: [1910?]