Whoever started putting the ancient Greek icon on American public health officers’ uniforms had it confused with another snake-and-staff symbol. The caduceus is the “Born in the U.S.A.” of ...

While it might be cool to watch some of the world's stranger emergency vehicles perform their primary jobs, it's safe to assume few are eager to see an ambulance up close. Still, the boxy vehicles ...

Uncover the fascinating history behind medical symbols like the Caduceus and the Rod of Asclepius in healthcare.

The same archetype recurs in the two symbols of the medical profession: the more traditional Rod of Asclepius, god of healing, with one snake; and the more commercial Rod of Hermes, or Caduceus ...

Your health is on your ... god of medicine, used a snake-entwined staff as a healing instrument, and medical associations across the globe have adopted this symbol. You'll find it on the sides ...