In the search for a quick route to a muscular physique, many young men turn to controversial anabolic steroids to achieve their goals. But in the wake of deaths in the bodybuilding community, do the statistics showing a fourfold increase...

What are the mechanisms that underlie the drugs that are used to treat hypertension? Drugs like ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta-blockers? That's what we cover in this video.

Johnson's is currently in the process of rolling out a new policy to crack down on drugs across the UK, specifically targetting middle-class drug use. However, it seems there's a problem in his own backyard, with cocaine traces found in...

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 1/5: This video discusses the devastating impact of malaria on African communities, particularly on young children. It explores the efforts of local farmers and community medicine distributors to provide...

Brian was down on his luck and sleeping rough in Liverpool. Lawrence was a successful hotelier and property developer. David was a self-proclaimed hippy in a dead-end job. Together they formed an unlikely alliance and created a homeless...

Could some pharmaceutical birth-control methods be having side-effects that are more dangerous than women realise? The birth control pill was one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. But decades after its introduction, women...

The circulatory system, like every other system in the body, is very important. And when there are problems with your cardiovascular system, your doctor may prescribe various medications to help. Let's take a look at five kinds of...

For a lot of patients, prescriptions build up over time, and older people end up taking A LOT of different drugs. Doctors don't always have the time or will to assess these mounting prescriptions. Empowering pharmacists to recommend...

Though you may not have realized it, there's a good chance that a doctor has prescribed you a medication for a use other than what it was approved for. This off-label use is perfectly legal, but isn't as safe as it might be, in part...

In this video we look at the reasons why performers use peds and show a confession from a drug cheat. <br/>
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Diuretics

In this video, we explore the four major classes of diuretics that are used in the treatment of hypertension including their mechanisms of action.

It's time to start going through a variety of common viruses, so let's start with the most common one of them all, the one that most often causes the common cold. It's called Rhinovirus, and it is a member of the picornavirus family....

Corbyn has spent a lot of time talking about Johnson's plans to sell the NHS to the US. However, Trump and Johnson have both denied this. So in this video, we look at the 'incriminating' documents that Corbyn has presented and discuss...

What world do you really want to live in?

Everybody knows what allergies are, but what causes them? What drugs do we have available to address them? As we learned in the immunology series, allergies are symptoms of an immune response to a perceived threat. Histamine is a...

Thanks, in part, to the generous support of the NIHCM, this month we are releasing four special episodes on Opioids. We hope you enjoy them. This week's episode:

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.

This video discusses panic attacks and anxiety, explaining their symptoms and potential causes. It also provides tips for managing and relieving stress, including natural remedies and techniques such as exercise, relaxation, and...

How did a hardworking nurse from New York City invent the world's first home security system? When a burglar tried to break into her apartment in the 1960s, this kickass crimefighter went where no-one had gone before.

Did you know Adolf Hitler farted a lot? Yes, it's true. Here are 10 other facts about the former German dictator that you likely didn't know.

I don't know why, but you all keep asking for an episode on nootropics. For those of you who aren't in the know, those are drugs which are supposed to enhance cognitive function. Nootropics are the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

How much does weed affect your driving? Why is it on the news so much? This is Healthcare triage News.

You've probably know a bit about stolen identities, but it goes way beyond stolen credit cards. Just imagine what it's like to find out your child is an imposter! This is 10 Sickening Cases of Identity Theft!

Leaf cutter ants could be called the overachievers of the insect world. They are farmers, medicine makers, and green energy producers. With support from the National Science Foundation, bacteriologist Cameron Currie studies the complex...