medicine
The Bizarre Case of a Death Allegedly Caused by CBD Oil
A case report suggests that CBD oil contributed to someone's death. Some scientists – and the weed industry – aren't so sure.
These Are the Frontline Workers Who Take Over When Coronavirus Patients Die
VICE followed hearse drivers, mortuary staff and healthcare workers in Indonesia for a week to understand the challenges they face.
'Family-Friendly' Occupations for Women Are a Myth
A 'New York Times' story pushed medicine as the ideal career for women. A closer look at data shows "better work-life balance" is actually "choosing careers that require fewer hours" and "still relatively less pay".
How Medical Memoirs Are Helping Us Understand Each Other
We spoke to young author and cardiac nurse Molly Case about her new memoir, 'How To Treat People', and how attitudes towards NHS staff have changed under austerity.
The World's Other Opioid Crisis
How the war on drugs forces sick, poor people to die in unnecessary agony.
Why Does the Sun Make Some People Sneeze?
A little girl's drawing on Reddit sheds light on why some people react to sunlight with and "ACHOO!"
Good Luck Getting Medical Cannabis On the NHS
Despite official guidelines, doctors are reluctant to prescribe the drug, with one hospital posting a notice telling patients not to even bother asking.
Court Finds This So-Called Healer Swindled Cancer Patients out of Millions
The founder of Universal Medicine thinks he's the reincarnation of Leonardo Da Vinci. Others think he's the leader of a cult.
Private Patients to Get Easier Access to Medical Cannabis Than NHS Patients
Warns the UK's top medical cannabis expert.
These Are the Cannabis Products You'll Be Able to Get On the NHS
Here's what you'll likely be able to get, what it treats and how it'll make you feel.
FDA: No, You Can't Sell Vape Juice Spiked with Viagra
The agency busted an e-cig company after finding traces of prescription medications in its "healthcare flavors."
Australia is Set to Become the First Country to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Within the next 20 years, cervical cancer may no longer be considered a public health problem.