SciShow
Does Tylenol Actually Do Anything?
The pain reliever known as acetaminophen or paracetamol, marketed under brand names like Tylenol, Calpol or Panadol, has an excellent reputation. But the quality of evidence that it actually works is shockingly poor. So, do doctors and...
SciShow
Why We Have Pain, & How We Kill It
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.
SciShow
The Truth About Painkillers and Empathy, and a Hyperloop Test!
Does science tell us that Tylenol is changing our personalities? The short answer is 'no'. And learn about advances in transportation technology in this SciShow news.
SciShow
Why We Have Pain, & How We Kill It
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...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dangers of mixing drugs | Céline Valéry
Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Acetaminophen before going out for drinks? Or a person on blood thinners who takes an aspirin? Turns out, all of...
Healthcare Triage
Is Tylenol Safe During Pregnancy?
We’ve got new and improved data on the relationship between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability in offspring. Have we been right or wrong to recommend it during pregnancy?
Healthcare Triage
Acetaminophen, Risk-Taking, and Covid-19
Does the world’s most common pain relief drug do more than just reduce pain? Recent headlines would have you believe that it also reduces your perception of risk, resulting in more risk-taking behaviors. We think it’s time to take a...
Healthcare Triage
Don't Panic! Train Travel and Laundry Pods Are Unlikely to Kill You. Statistically.
Twice in the last few weeks I was all riled up and feeling the need to blast out posts on how everyone needed to stop freaking out and pay attention to real risks and not the scream du jour. But before I could even get to it, there was...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Tylenol and How it Works in the Body
In this video, the teacher explains how Tylenol (acetaminophen or paracetamol) works in the human body. They discuss its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, its effects on pain and fever, and its metabolism in the liver. They also...
Healthcare Triage
Relative Risks of Acetaminophen, ADHD, and Autism
You’ve probably heard before that acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with symptoms of ADHD and Autism in offspring. Well, we’ve got another study on that association. In today’s episode, we examine that study and revisit why we...
Healthcare Triage
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?
Who names drugs? Why all the funny names? A number of months ago, we did an episode on how a drug comes to market with the help of out HCT intern, pharmD student Rachel Hoffman. She also helped us out with our episode on Flibanserin.
Professor Dave Explains
Acetaminophen/Paracetamol (Tylenol)
Acetaminophen, more commonly known by brand names such as Tylenol, is not a true NSAID, as it does not have anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is commonly discussed alongside NSAIDs as it has similar antipyretic and analgesic...
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HD: Chemical reaction
HD1080i: Chemical reaction started by dropping an effervescent tablet into a glass of water, close up view. Isolated on a white background.
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Circular loop through dozens of colorful pills.
A circular loop through dozens of colorful pills.
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Woman hand take pills from blister pack. Medicament dose pill in hand
Woman hand take pills from blister pack. Close up of female hand pour white round tablet. Medicament dose pill in hand. Homeopathic medicine supplement