L. Deslandes' "A Treatise on the Diseases Produced By Onanism, Masturbation, Self-Pollution, and Other Excesses" navigates the often-taboo terrain of sexual health from a 19th-century perspective. This critical work interlaces medical insights with moral discourse, reflecting Victorian anxieties surrounding sexualit...

This open access book is a groundbreaking volume that creates a new field within the intersection of “global health” and “LGBTQ health” delineating specific health challenges and resiliencies. There has been increasing awareness of the importance in recognizing LGBTQ health issues and disparities. However, there is ...

In "Fasting Girls: Their Physiology and Pathology," William A. Hammond meticulously explores the complex interplay between fasting, health, and society through a lens of medical analysis and historical context. Hammond delves into the physiological and psychological impacts of prolonged fasting, drawing upon case st...

This book details the discovery and exploration of one of the major scientific revelations that has emerged from the field of experimental philosophyーi.e., that heritable personality traits often predict philosophical diversity and disagreement, and may help explain fundamental philosophical biases. Adam Feltz and ...

Do you find yourself battling chronic conditions such as hypertension or persistent digestive discomfort? Are you frequently overwhelmed by general health issues, feeling like you're in a constant state of unwellness? Is the challenge of managing day-to-day ailments like fatigue or irregular blood pressure impacting...

In "The Sweating Sickness," John Caius offers a vivid and meticulously detailed account of a mysterious and often devastating illness that afflicted England in the 16th century. Written in a scientific yet accessible style characteristic of the Renaissance humanist movement, Caius blends personal observation with cl...

In "Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants," A. R. Harding offers a comprehensive exploration of the medicinal properties and cultural significance of various plants, with a particular focus on ginseng. The book weaves together rich narratives detailing the historical uses of these plants alongside empirical research fi...

This volume showcases new and interesting ways in which the possession of civic virtues can contribute to people’s abilities to engage in public life in meaningful ways. What is the role of civic virtues in public life? How does possessing civic virtues affect persons and their capacities for participation in the pu...

This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First Nordic Conference on , Digital Health and Wireless Solutions, NCDHWS 2024, held in Oulu, Finland, during May 7–8, 2024. The 51 full papers included in this book together with 7 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 100 submissions...

The revised edition of the Handbook offers the only guide on how to conduct, report and maintain a Cochrane Review 
 The second edition of The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions contains essential guidance for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews of the effects of health interventions. D...

In "Memoranda on Poisons," Thomas Hawkes Tanner presents a comprehensive exploration of toxicological substances, intertwining scientific rigor with an accessible literary style that reflects the Victorian era's burgeoning fascination with chemistry and medicine. Tanner meticulously catalogues a vast array of poison...

Paradossalmente il pacifismo, per essere reale, deve armarsi fino ai denti, oppure passare attraverso una riforma del diritto: creare una sovranità sovranazionale che possa risolvere le controversie internazionali con un giudizio imparziale*.* Era questa la tesi che fu formulata dal Presidente americano Wilson, quan...

Many traumatizing events from my childhood. How they affected me and what I learned from them.

**WITH A FOREWORD BY SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE A renowned cardiologist and Harvard professor spells out the future digital shift of medicine ー and how it will impact the lives not only of patients and health care professionals but of all humans.** Future care is virtual care: sensor-aided, digitally enabled, and powered...

In "The Task of Social Hygiene," Havelock Ellis presents a pioneering exploration of the interplay between societal norms and individual sexuality, addressing the pressing issues of morality, health, and social reform in late 19th and early 20th century Europe. Written in a clear yet insightful prose, Ellis weaves t...

In "Psychoanalysis For Beginners," Sigmund Freud distills his groundbreaking theories into an accessible introduction that captures the essence of his revolutionary approach to understanding the human psyche. Employing a clear and engaging literary style, Freud navigates complex concepts such as the unconscious mind...