Health on Vice

Relax, Soda Isn’t Killing Anyone

A study says that 180,000 people die every year thanks to sugary drinks. Really? Like, if we could magically erase soda and energy drinks from the Earth, the 180,000 people who died of diabetes and heart disease would still be alive? That sounds right? Full story

A Day in the Life of an Alzheimer's Caregiver

My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago. After an extended stay at the hospital and stints in two different rest homes, my mom brought him home to care for him herself. There is an unseen routine in the lives of most home caregivers that makes Michael Haneke’s… Full story

Nick Gazin's Best of Fall 2012 Photos

Every three months or so, I pool my best photos and favorite music of the season and present them to you. Here are my best 55 photos from fall 2012, a season full of great and terrible things for me, with a nifty mix CD. Enjoy! Full story

Power Moves by Karl Welzein

How to Keep It Chillin' When Visitin' a Piece-of-Garbage Pal in the Hospital

Crazy Cooter had a stroke after rockin' solo carnal passions in my john. Went to visit him with my roomie Dave the next day and brought Hot ’n Ready’s, Triscuits & mayo, and cold ones. The works, really. Full spread. Friendship's important, so here are some tips on how to keep it… Full story

Fringes

Venom Superman

For the past 20 years Steve Ludwin has been sticking deadly snake venom in a syringe and mainlining it. He claims that snake juice is the ultimate pick-me-up, making him stronger, faster, and more resilient. And now, it looks like mainstream scientific research might be catching Full story

Newtown, Mental Health, and the Dangers of Oversimplifying Gun Control

Let's be careful what we say, okay? Full story

Noisey

Zombie Toddlers Own the Streets in HEALTH's New Short Film

HEALTH has teamed with directors David Altobelli and Jeff Desom to produce a short film structured around "Tears," a cut off the soundtrack for 'Max Payne 3.' Just in time for Halloween (and Hurricane Sandy, for that matter), the video is set in a post-apocalyptic urban landscape… Full story

Could You Get Drunk Off a Drunk Person's Vomit?

We Ask The Hard Questions Because You're Probably Too Embarrassed. Full story

Longevity Now

I learned about successful self-dentistry while choking down a $24 smoothie made of lard that looked like cold diarrhea, then plugged my hand into the floor. Full story

Watch What You Eat

Kids Don't Know What's Good for Them

We got renowned dietitian and nutritionist Keecha Harris to take a look at Thomas and Melissa’s (both are 22 years of age) diets for two days and tell us just how gross their insides must be. Full story