ROANOKE, Va. – Forever changing the medical industry — a black woman from Roanoke known as “the Mother of Modern Medicine” played a pivotal role in American history. But it’s a name many don’t ...

Ancient medicine has evolved over time, some practices were bizarre, whereas some we use even now, from the concept of informed consent to several medicinal ingredients. Decades and centuries of ...

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and modern medicine both play major roles in the treatment of people with illnesses and injuries in China. The coexistence of these two approaches reflects the rich ...

Henrietta Lacks, often called the ‘Mother of Modern Medicine,’ has left a legacy that transcends generations and continues to save millions of lives. She was born in Roanoke on Aug. 1, 1920, to Eliza ...

Apr. 24, 2025 -- Ayurveda goes beyond herbs—it's a 5,000-year-old medical system that means “science of life.” How can it support chronic conditions and enhance daily wellness? We spoke with Siva ...

For more detail on these diverse ingredients in traditional Chinese apothecaries go here. Items not to scale. Photographed at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica, ...

A woman prepares aromatherapy session at the table with essential oil diffuser and herbs, with different types of oils and essences. As patients we can seek conventional “modern” medicine or opt for ...

WHEN SERENA WILLIAMS struggled to breathe after giving birth in 2017, she knew something was wrong. She also suspected what it was. Six years earlier the tennis champion had endured a pulmonary ...