Why Are So Many People Still Suffering From Leprosy?
Mystery and misconceptions continue to surround the biblical scourge contracted by at least 250,000 people each year. More »
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Lindsay Abrams is an editorial fellow with The Atlantic Health channel. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times.
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