How do sugar pills really interact with our bodies?

What killed George Washington? Turns out it was probably related to the bloodletting and other 18th-century medicine his doctors applied.

Is there a way to detect diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's before they advance too far? Doctors are using injected radioactive drugs that circulate through the body and act as a beacon for PET scanners. These diagnostic tools can...

This video was created with support from the U.S. Office of Research Integrityhttp://ori.hhs.gov.' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Integrity For several centuries, people though diseases were caused by wandering clouds of poisonous...

Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin , and what might be living on top of it.

Our functional map of the brain has changed. Here's why.



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In 1848, Phineas Gage survived a seemingly unsurvivable injury to his brain, but the tale of that event has become quite colorful, and inaccurate, in many cases. So, what REALLY happened to Phineas Gage?

New ReviewJim Hawkins begins the story of Treasure Island: Captain Billy Bones arrives at the inn, Jim encounters Blind Pew, survives an attack by pirates and takes a treasure map to Squire Trelawny.

Once again, John Green joins Aaron Carroll on Healthcare Triage to answer questions submitted by you, the viewers.

Last week we discussed the United States health care system. This week we discuss Canada's. We also take some time to bust some myths about their single payer health care system. Fight about it in the comments below.

Everyone talks about condoms as a way to prevent pregnancy. They're good, but nowhere near perfect. The pill is even better. But want to know what's amazing? Intrauterine devices, or IUDs. Why don't women use IUDs? They were pretty rare...

When Aaron was an intern, or a first-year doctor in training, he knew something was wrong with him. He had trouble sleeping. He had difficulty feeling joy. He was prone to crying at inopportune times. Even worse, he had trouble...

Aside from whatever a visit to the doctor costs you in money, it also costs you in time. A lot of it. Can we make that better? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

A few more patients are cured of Ebola in the US, and placebos can help kids with the cold. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Hear the story of this chimp whose journey to the Little Rock Zoo resulted in a trip to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.

Over a half-million women in the world get cervical cancer every year, with nearly 80 percent in developing countries. Human papilloma virus, or HPV, causes the cancer and is therefore among the worst instigators of female cancer...

More and more drug-resistant strains of Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria (Hib) have emerged in recent years, and the consequences of late or no treatment are devastating. The microbe is estimated to cause at least 3 million cases...

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Don’t be puzzled by Brazilian naming conventions. In Brazil, businesspeople tend to call one another by their last names, but sometimes they use a title and the first name. We demystify the naming protocol for Brazilian men and women....

Doctor explains all you need to know about chicken pox vaccine for children.Credit: Lorraine, ITV

Greening Of Medicine - George Tingwald Interview

Tragedy and mistakes create heroes too. These are the stories that make up Episode 6 of The Hero In You – the all-new series from OnlyGood.tv that will inspire, touch your heart, and show you that you...

On Friday October 4th, 2019, at 10:13 AM, Christen and Heather welcomed their baby girl into the world. Their 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20-inch bundle of joy came into their lives and instantly stole their hearts....

This is the story of a modern day Dr. Doolittle with her own personal wildlife sanctuary, a local veterinarian who’s life is dedicated to caring for unusual and extraordinary animals. These animals have become...