Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer

Discover the little-known story of the innovations in science and medicine that doubled the human lifespan in less than a century, and celebrate the unsung heroes of public health who believed change was possible and acted on it.

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How Gertrude Elion Became a Pioneer of Modern Medicine

Alexander Fleming's Messy Desk Leads to a Major Discovery

Florence Nightingale Used Creativity to Alter Hygiene Habits

Using Behavioral Psychology to Encourage Healthy Habits

The Impact of COVID-19 On Different Ethnicities In London

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