Birth is a treacherous business, especially in Africa where every year up to half a million babies die on the day they are born. Evelyn Katunge, from Kenya, knows about the heartbreak of losing babies. She was just 18 when she gave...

When people hear about vaccine denial, they most often think about parents who are refusing to vaccinate their children. But there's another type of vaccine refusal, and it's important that we not ignore that, too. Doctors sometimes...

In this video, a high tech company in Toronto uses their mapping technology and software to quantify the amount of gum pollution on city sidewalks. They have also developed an app that allows users to track and pinpoint areas with high...

One of the favorite complaints of doctors when we confront them with the over using technology and overtreating patients is that they demand it. Do they? More and more evidence says that's a myth. This is Healthcare Triage News.

When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century, people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still, doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, could...

This video explores the potential of chickley, a natural gum harvested sustainably from the rainforest, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chewing gum. It highlights the impact of consumer choices on the...

Last week we discussed the United States health care system. This week we discuss Canada's. We also take some time to bust some myths about their single payer health care system. Fight about it in the comments below.

It's already part of presidential campaign slogans: "Medicare for all." But how exactly would that work?

Actually, you can even use these mugs for tea. Or any other hot drink. Or even a cold drink, if you don't mind bucking convention. Fatigue matters. Even when it comes to doctors. Especially when it comes to doctors. We've got data. This...

Switzerland! It's a gorgeous alpine nation of 8 million people. It's a parliamentary republic made up of 26 cantons. I've never been, but I hear great things about it. The country should free to fly us over so we can learn even more. But...

On Monday the House of Commons approved the Coronavirus Bill, legislation which is set to give the government far-reaching powers in order to tackle the ongoing pandemic. In this video, we explain what's actually included in the bill as...

Last week we discussed the United States health care system. This week we discuss Canada's. We also take some time to bust some myths about their single payer health care system. Fight about it in the comments below.

The story of the real Typhoid Mary - In the early 1900s, germ theory was a relatively new concept, and many – including doctors – were unaware of how diseases spread. At the time, bacterial diseases like typhoid and dysentery could still...

I'm a doctor. My father is a doctor. My colleagues are doctors, the people I train are doctors, lots and lots of my friends are doctors. But that doesn't meant that doctors sometimes aren't blind to certain issues like their own...

Can algorithms trained on data detect and diagnose diseases like Covid-19 better than humans? Tech executives discuss the potential of AI-driven tools to help in detecting and preventing medical conditions.

When the Black Plague struck Europe in the 14th century, people didn't have much time to worry about their diets. Still, doctors warned that the most popular food and drinks in medieval England, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, could...

With the Coronavirus continuing to spread across Britain, the NHS is being placed under increasing pressure to handle the virus. In this video, we take a look at how the NHS is doing thus far and what the government is doing to try and...

Research indicates that the malpractice system in the United States doesn't do a lot to deter malpractice. There are several recent studies about malpractice that look at how many doctors have malpractice claims against them, and what...

MOT 1946: INFANT STUDY: Associate outside Gesell Dome filming testing. One year old baby sitting in front of mirror in crib Dr. Gesell placing ball in crib child touching mirror. HOME: Child (2) playing in livingroom trying round peg in...

It's been a while since we've done an international health care system episode. We thought you might need a break. That break ends now. Australia has the only continental, universal health care system, and it's topic of this week's...

It explains plaster of paris, deliquescence and efflorescence.

Imagine watching the World Cup or the Super Bowl in 3-D in the comfort of your own home. That option may be available sooner than you think. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), optical scientist Nasser Peyghambarian...

BALUCHISTAN PROVINCE, PAKISTAN - MAY 2016: TWO brothers in Pakistan are suffering from a mysterious condition that leaves them paralysed each time the sun sets. Dubbed 'solar boys' by local media, Mohammad Shoaib, 13, and Abdul Rasheed,...

This year's influenza is really bad. Hospitalizations are up, and health departments in 49 states report widespread flu. Apparently, if you don't want the flu, go to Hawaii. Just kidding. You can still get a flu shot, and you don't have...