Mr. Beat
History of Marijuana
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.
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: Alcohol
This program presents information about the use and abuse of alcohol and how it affects a person's body and brain. Designed specifically for young learners, the program provides students with simple illustrations of how alcohol can...
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: Marijuana
Some people use marijuana for medical reasons. Many more use it for recreational purposes. It's legal in some states and illegal in others. This program is designed for young learners and presents information about what marijuana is and...
Healthcare Triage
Orphan Drugs: Costs
Last week, we argued that the benefits of the Orphan Drug Act are more elusive than commonly assumed. But what are its costs? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
Mazz Media
Talk It Out: How Addiction Enslaves Your Brain
In many surveys, the vast majority of teenagers report that when they do something their parents wouldn't approve of, they're just pursuing their freedom. This program begins the discussion of addiction and dependency from the point of...
After Skool
Could Psychedelics Be The Cure For Depression?
In the 50 years since this golden era, scientific progress in psychedelic research has been limited. A backlash against the hippy counterculture - "the war on drugs" - halted research into psychedelics. In 1971, the UK parliament...
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: What You Need To Know About Drugs
This program introduces young learners to the types, and differences between legal and illegal drugs. Students will learn that legal drugs, such as medicines are used to ease the symptoms of sickness, cure diseases, prevent and control...
Press Association
James Browne: We need to take a common sense approach to cannabis
Fianna Fail representatives including junior justice minister James Browne launching plan to “tackle crime and keep communities safe” at Fitzwilliam Place. He and Jim O'Callaghan answer journalist questions on their plans to deal with...
Press Association
Chancellor visits Quell Therapeutics
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the new offices of Quell Therapeutics in London ahead of her Mansion House speech.
Curated Video
Battling your prescription drug insurance denial
Facing health issues is stressful. Being denied by your insurance for crucial claims is added worry. Here's what to know about battling prescription drug insurance denial. (Scripps News)
Press Association
16m euro of drugs seized in Ireland after global crime platform infiltrated
The infiltration of an encrypted communication tool used for criminal activities worldwide has led to the seizure of 16 million euro of illicit drugs and 11 arrests in Ireland. The platform, known as Ghost, was used to facilitate...
Curated Video
Eli Lilly releases discounted single-dose vials of Zepbound weight loss drug
Those who used 5-milligram doses had an average 15% weight loss after 72 weeks. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FDA approves new epinephrine nasal spray
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions Friday, August 9. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
America's Poison Centers: 69% rise in GLP-1 overdose calls in the first half of the year
Health officials are warning some patients have made themselves sick after messing up dosing a version of popular weight loss drugs. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Drugmaker says weight loss drugs reduced Type 2 diabetes risk by 94%
Eli Lilly says one of its weight-loss drugs can greatly reduce the risk of developing diabetes among a group highly at risk for the disease. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Biden administration lowers cost of prescription medication for multiple drugs
The Biden-Harris administration says it will save millions of Americans $1.5 billion in the first year alone lowering the cost of presciption drugs. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FDA approves Alzheimer's drug shown to slow decline in memory, cognition in those with the disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, and it's been shown to slow the decline in memory and cognition that patients have. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FDA approves Alzheimer's drug shown to slow decline in memory, cognition in those with the disease
The drug from Eli Lilly is a therapy that targets amyloid plaque — a protein that is associated with the disease's development. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
President Biden and former President Donald Trump debate the economy
President Biden said he inherited a collapsed economy from former President Trump, while Trump said he "had the greatest economy" in history. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Doctor explains why ketamine is being used as a depression treatment
Cases of depression that are resistant to common treatments affect over 2 million Americans, so researchers are testing a common street drug to combat the disorder. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Scripps News Investigates: Hope denied to cancer patient
Scripps News uncovers insurance providers putting profits over patients, the trend of sextortion in America and years of police misconduct. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden gun trial
Prosecutors rested their case Friday after calling two witnesses to the stand. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testifies about father's drug use during trial
The defense team called Naomi Biden to the witness stand after prosecutors rested their case Friday. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Hunter Biden gun trial: Day 3
Prosecutors are trying to lay out evidence that Biden's drug use was ongoing when he allegedly lied about it on a federal form to purchase a firearm in 2018. (Scripps News)