For women who hoped to become physicians in the mid-1800s, Philadelphia was the place to be. They came from all over the ...

Today, more women than men are entering medical school and pursuing a career in medicine. Who were some of the pioneering women physicians, and what challenges do contemporary women in medicine face?

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been around for centuries. With a history of almost 3,000 years dating back to the early Zhou Dynasty, it has been incorporated into China's present medical ...

With a few exceptions, women have been systematically erased from the history of nearly every field, and research and medicine are no exception. Anyone who disagrees with this assertion should ...

Every March, National Women’s History Month serves as an opportunity to celebrate the groundbreaking accomplishments of women throughout history. From the earliest days of medicine, women have made ...

Women have practiced medicine since antiquity, even before the professionalization of modern medicine. Be it herbal remedies, alternative medicine, or midwifery, they have proved their natural roles ...