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History
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

A British redcoat's lost memoir resurfaces

Shadrack Byfield lost his left arm in the War of 1812 and experienced complicated, difficult postwar reintegration that challenges simple narratives of stoic perseverance.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

Why was Pacific Northwest home to so many serial killers? - Harvard Gazette

The book 'Murderland' explores the link between environmental degradation and the rise of serial killers, highlighting personal and historical narratives.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Fiona Phillips' husband describes their social isolation following her Alzheimer's diagnosis, emphasizing struggles with perception and support.
Women
fromBustle
8 months ago

Carla Sosenko's Body Was Always the Story. Now She's Telling It Herself.

Carla Sosenko's memoir explores her lifelong struggle with body image and acceptance, stemming from her condition, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
8 months ago

Every Medical Procedure Comes With Risks. It Can Be Difficult to Fully Understand Them.

Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks associated with medical procedures to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones.
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