health

  • Vintage glass bottle of household ammonia with a label featuring a small house illustration and the text “Cleans, Deodorizes, Brightens.”

    16 Items Found Inside a 1960s Medicine Cabinet

    During the 1960s, the First-aid kit was present in nearly every American bathroom. Behind a mirrored door above the sink,…

    During the 1960s, the First-aid kit was present in nearly every American bathroom. Behind a mirrored door above the sink, it held everyday essentials, from glass bottles of antiseptic to small tins of ointment and arranged boxes of household remedies.…

  • A new mother smiles at her swaddled newborn in a hospital bed while a nurse in a white uniform and cap stands beside them. Another nurse is visible in the background. Flowers and cards are on a nearby table.

    15 Things Once Recommended for Better Health That Would Be Unthinkable Today

    These once-common health recommendations show just how dramatically medical advice and everyday wellness have changed.

    These once-common health recommendations show just how dramatically medical advice and everyday wellness have changed.