Medical
Basic Medications — and Breast Implants — in Short Supply in Deepening Venezuela Crisis
Medicines are vanishing from the shelves in Venezuelan shops and pharmacies. Some pharmaceuticals simply cannot be found and others can only be bought in tiny quantities after trawling pharmacy after pharmacy. The crisis has gotten worse in recent...
France's First Cannabis E-Cigarette Is Completely Legal
The Kanavape is a vaporizer that lets users inhale the pain-relieving cannabinoid CBD without inhaling any of that intoxicating THC.
Bong Appetit: Nonna Marijuana
In our first episode, host Matt Zimbric heads to a secret Californian medical marijuana garden run by Nonna Marijuana, a 91-year-old grandma who cooks classic Italian with a twist.
There May Be a Monumental New Finding in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On Tuesday, scientists in Paris claim to have discovered the genetic mechanism that allows for a "spontaneous cure" among a very rare group of HIV-infected patients. Researchers claim this could be a major step towards a future cure for AIDS.
My Return to Therapy
I spend all day lying in bed with the curtains drawn; I can't name more than two things I'm good at doing. I know I'm depressed, and I'm finally starting to get some help.
Meeting Scotland's Illegal DIY Weed Doctors
Medical cannabis isn't legal in the UK, but that doesn't stop these two home pharmacists from processing it into oils and capsules and giving it to sick people.
Dr. Stanley Burns, the Man Behind 'The Knick'
Meet the New York ophthalmologist and historian who owns the world’s largest collection of early medical and historical photography and was in charge of making sure The Knick was accurate.
Stop Media Lies About Transgender Kids
Trans kids are some of the most vulnerable people in society; I know because I was one. The inability of some in the media to understand and properly cover transgender issues is dangerous and demeaning for everyone involved.
Hospitals Don't Trust Google's Servers Enough to Use Glass
Doctors say Google Glass could be useful in a hospital setting, if it could count on Google keeping everything private.
A PillCam Got Stuck In This Man's Gut for 8 Weeks
Technology's relentless pace sometimes trips up too.
Canada’s New Medical Weed Program Puts the Poorest Patients Last
A new program designed to turn Canada into a medical weed making machine will be great for the economy, but what about the cancer patients who need kush to ease their pain?
UMDB Is the IMDb for Chemicals In Your Urine
"We had no idea there could be so many different compounds going into our toilets," said head researcher.