News Round Up Sunday Morning Medicine By Jacqueline Antonovich • September 2, 2012 Sharing TwitterFacebook 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.”