In the mid-20th century, community spaces like swimming pools and sporting events became a source of anxiety for parents who were frightened by the rampant spread of poliovirus. Their concerns weren’t ...

Tucked away in the basement of the Harvard Medical School library is a large capsule-like contraption on wheels that is both a relic of the past and, public health experts warn, a caution for the ...

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Jere Truex was born too soon. I met him in about 1975, when he was nearly 30. He had a biting wit and a staccato laugh, and he loved comedy, especially “The Muppet Show.” His ...