I recently received an unusual request—could I explain miasma theory to an NPR reporter? Miasma theory is suddenly newsworthy, roughly […]
‘Scientifically Laughable’: The Catholic Roots of Mifepristone Disinformation
Nursing Clio E.R. is a special series dedicated to addressing breaking news related to the problematic health policies and public […]
Introducing Nursing Clio Emergency Response: A New Series
If you attended the Centennial meeting of the American Association for the History of Medicine in early May 2025—or, indeed, […]
Come What May, We Go Down Voting
Eight years ago, the Nursing Clio Editorial Collective prepared the post below, anticipating that Hillary Clinton would win the 2016 […]
Through the Lens of Dance Medicine: Shared Identity in Patient-Provider Relationships
Does a diabetes educator need to be a person with diabetes to provide quality services to a patient? Does a […]
Clio in Motion
It’s not fitness. It’s life. This is a marketing slogan of a high-end fitness center where I have worked as […]
The Eternal Aesthetics of Youth
Originally published at Ultraphysical. A few months ago, days ahead of my 45th birthday, I reflexively clicked on a suggested […]
The Intimacy of Exercise: Sensuality and Sexuality in Black Women’s Fitness History
Exercise is an intimate act. It requires us to be well acquainted with our bodies—how far they can stretch, how […]
An Intimate Numbers Game: Histories of Quantifying Pelvic Floor Strength
The Elvie Trainer promises to “take the guesswork out of your workout.” Alongside other devices like the Elitone and the […]
First Lady In Motion: Betty Ford and the Public Eye
As with all modern First Ladies, photographs of Betty Ford are easy to find on the Internet. One striking image, […]
