A weekly check-up of gender, medicine, and history in the news.

• 19th century beauty secrets revealed!
• The history of New York in 50 objects.
• When they were young – 30 famous historical figures.
• The controversy over the long-awaited Thalidomide apology.
• The gay artist who defined american masculinity in the early-20th century.
• Do we need to redefine the term “disability?”
• Mysterious new virus found in middle America.
• Is sperm quality declining?
• Why do women stay pregnant for nine months?
• The history of the Paralympic Games.
• Do you need to translate those pesky medical terms from English to Japanese or vice versa? Here’s a handy resource!
• The role of alcohol in George Washington’s presidential campaign.
• Men Defining Rape: A History.
• A Louisiana Congressman doesn’t want you to learn anything about LGBT issues.
• Secret love letters from an early-20th century Mormon leader.
• Immune disorders and Autism.
• Gay America in 1958.
• “A Prole’s Guide to Drinking: What beer to quaff on Labor Day – and on the Job.”