Hank makes it all better by explaining the biochemistry of pain -- how it works, why we have it, and how painkillers, whether they're over the counter or heavy-duty prescription bad boys, make the pain go away.

Animals that eat things are at the forefront of this week’s news, from mice with pain-killing hunger to fish with signs of diabetes.

In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a...

Hank makes it all better by explaining the biochemistry of pain -- how it works, why we have it, and how painkillers, whether they're over the counter or heavy-duty prescription bad boys, make the pain go away. Chapters View all...

We get it, learning so many different organic reactions is probably giving you a headache, but hopefully this episode can help! We’re getting even deeper into carboxylic acid derivatives, some of which are used in common headache...

Howcast - Check out this playthrough for the action RPG "Dead Island" and beat "A Ray of Hope" and "On The Air" with this online demo.

Howcast - Check out part 14 and beat "I Am Alive" with the walkthrough for Ubisoft's new third person survival game!

Uncover how snake venom, often seen as deadly, can be a source of life-saving medical treatments. This video explains the process of venom extraction and its transformation into medicines. Discover how toxins from species like the...

Pain killers

Poet and independent scholar Jennifer Michael Hecht questions whether eliminating pain would be in our collective long-term interest.

There are two main types of painkillers: narcotic opioids and aspirin drugs. Narcotic opioids interfere with pain signals in the brain to alter the perception of pain, while aspirin drugs go to the source of pain by inhibiting the...

This video provides a basic understanding of antibiotics and painkillers, explaining how they work, what they are used for, and their limitations. The video discusses the difference between bacterial and viral diseases and emphasizes the...

Australian farmers produce nearly half of the world's supply of opiates and new painkiller regulation in the US is hurting their business.

As our understanding of the consequences of drug abuse has improved, so America’s relationship with drugs has changed. From Nixon to Trump, the so-called 'War on Drugs' has cost the US government billions – but will there ever be an end...