SciShow
Medicine Cabinets Shouldn't Exist
The conditions in many medicine cabinets turn out to be detrimental for medicines—some worse than others. Hosted by: Hank Green (he/him)
SciShow
$1 Placebo vs $10,000 Placebo (It Matters)
Some placebos are far more effective than others, and they can lead to real chemical changes in the body.
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.
Crash Course
Modern Life: Crash Course European History
So, "modern" is kind of a loaded term, but today we're going to talk about modern life in Europe, as it looked around the time the 19th century turned into the 20th. We'll look at what life was like in the rapidly growing urban centers...
SciShow
Does Medicine Actually Expire?
Expired medicine might seem like a weird concept because a lot of it doesn’t get moldy or slimy like old food. Is it really a big concern?
SciShow
Cost-Effective Household Items | SciShow Quiz Show
Today Hank and Sam figure out if medical side effects could help you "do crimes" and whether you can have a "gentle hate."
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Jeff Leek and Lucy McGowan: Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1)
In medicine, there's often a disconnect between news headlines and the scientific research they cover. While headlines are designed to catch attention, many studies produce meaningful results when they focus on a narrow, specific...
SciShow
Why Can't You Donate Platelets After Taking Aspirin?
Curious why you can't donate platelets after taking aspirin? Wonder no more!
MinuteEarth
How The Modern World Tricks Our Bodies Into Hurting Themselves
The same enzyme that used to save us is now killing us because the body reactions it catalyzes now cause more harm than good.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do pain relievers work? - George Zaidan
Some people take aspirin or ibuprofen to treat everyday aches and pains, but how exactly do the different classes of pain relievers work? Learn about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines...
SciShow
How Aspirin Changed Medicine Forever
Aspirin isn't just an old medicine cabinet stand-by, it's one of the oldest medicines we humans learned how to make ourselves. And our research into aspirin did more than just make it better at relieving pain, it opened the door to whole...
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: How aspirin was discovered - Krishna Sudhir
4000 years ago, the ancient Sumerians made a surprising discovery: if they scraped the bark off a particular kind of tree and ate it, their pain disappeared. Little did they know that what they'd found was destined to influence the...
SciShow
3 Chemistry Experiments That Changed the World
Chemistry is the study of matter - stuff, and how it interacts with other stuff. Even though chemistry doesn't make a lot of news these days, chemists are making discoveries that change lives all the time. If Hank had to narrow down 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...
SciShow
The Science of Getting (and Getting Rid of) a Tattoo
Why are tattoos permanent? How do you deliver the ink? And how do you remove a tattoo if you no longer want it?
Crash Course
How to Argue - Induction & Abduction: Crash Course Philosophy
We continue our look at philosophical reasoning by introducing two more types: induction and abduction. Hank explains their strengths and weaknesses, as well as counterarguments and the Socratic method.
Curated Video
The Right Over-the-Counter Pain Reliever
In the old days, if you needed an over-the-counter medicine for fever or pain, you had basically one option: aspirin. Aspirin's still around, but these days it's got some strong competition. Acetaminophen, which is sold as the brand...
Curated Video
How to Make Aspirin If You Are Lost in the Woods
Howcast - The inner bark of the willow tree contains salicin, which is closely related to the active ingredient in aspirin.
Curated Video
How to Cure a Hangover with the Latest Science
Howcast - There may yet be no cure for the common cold, but researchers have found a few ways to relieve the misery of a hangover. Pick your anti-poison.
Curated Video
How to Use Aspirin to Heal a Pimple
Howcast - Learn how to use an aspirin to get rid of a pimple from dermatologist Cybele Fishman, MD in this Howcast skin care video.
Curated Video
What Is an Ulcer?
Howcast - Learn what an ulcer is from gastroenterologist Lisa Ganjhu, M.D. in this Howcast video about stomach problems and digestive disorders.
Curated Video
How to Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Howcast - After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. Help reduce your chances of developing the disease with these tips.
Curated Video
How to Deal with a Heavy Menstrual Flow
When it's that time of the month and a heavy period interferes with your lifestyle, it's time to take action.