Today, we need to talk about one of the largest medical disasters in recent history that we almost never talk about. Let's talk about the people who thought they would die, had the state do nothing, and fought like hell to demand their...

Lung cancer is the deadliest of cancers. Screening could save thousands of lives, so why is it not the norm?

__How can you plan the end of your life? Death Panels! Got your attention, right? Well, although we're going to discuss death panels a little, they're not real. What are real are advance directives, and those are the topic of this week's...

How does my brain store memories again?? Great question! There are a lot of questions about how memories are stored and where they go. But when we have a test coming up, it might be useful to learn how to remember what you studied! So...

Studies indicate that bickering about the hard work of keeping house, taking care of kids, cooking, and mowing the lawn can contribute to relationship problems and divorce. Going to restaurants and hiring out some of the work can help....

Learn about the bizarre and often dangerous medical treatments used in America up until the 20th century.

Understand what allergies are and their causes such as foods, latex, pollen, and genetic factors. Learn why early detection are so important to allergy management and how antihistamines and adrenaline may be used in severe cases.

When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.

In this video, the speaker explores the ancient origins and universal appeal of chewing gum, while also questioning its impact on our environment and culture. Through archaeological discoveries and interviews with experts, the speaker...

This video explores five fun facts about the Urinary System.

A young woman is frequently accused of having an eating disorder because of her feeding tube. When Amy Lee Fisher goes out to eat it's not uncommon for complete strangers to come up and start talking to Amy about her health. Because of...

Imagine you’ve been involved in an accident. You’re bleeding and are rushed to the hospital. Thankfully you’re given a blood transfusion, to replace your lost blood. But you can’t just have blood from any old donor... In fact, when...

Why do doctors get sued? How can malpractice suits be avoided? It turns out, the answer may be simple. Defensive medicine refers to the idea that doctors are forced to order extra tests, perform extra procedures, or push for more office...

For better or for worse, whenever many are asked about how they would help control spending in the US health-care system, tort reform always seems to be one of the first things offered as a solution. That's because there's a malpractice...

The Lown Institute recently announced its 3rd round of “Shkreli Awards”, a top ten list of the worst examples of dysfunction in healthcare, and we thought that was pretty newsworthy

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Our first instinct with infection in the body is often to find it and get rid of it! But, engineer Liangfang Zhang had another idea. With support from the National Science Foundation, Zhang and his team at UC-San Diego have created a...

For centuries, hemophilia was a dangerous genetic disorder with no treatment. Children with hemophilia often didn't make it to adulthood, since a bump or fall could cause massive internal bleeding. But why was hemophilia known as the...

Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana. Today it is illegal in most places, but that likely is to soon change, especially after people watch this video.

At the 2020 WSJ Health Forum, AMA President Dr. Patrice Harris spoke with Reporter Peter Loftus about gun violence as a public-health crisis and the call from physicians for gun-control measures and other solutions.

In this video, a parent conducts an experiment to test the claim that chewing gum can enhance concentration and memory. The parent divides a group of students into three groups: one group writes a test without chewing gum, another group...

You've all experienced it: There's a problem with your health care bill, or you have difficulty getting coverage for the care you need. Your doctor or hospital tells you to talk to your insurer. Your insurer tells you to talk to your...

About 1 out of every 14 people suffers from depression. What causes depression in the brain? Is depression inherited? And importantly, does depression medication work? In this video, we discuss the cause of depression, the changes in the...

The Black Death changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history, the plague claimed the lives of millions, with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the...