Modern Medicine
Fixed in a Flash: The Utopian Future of Health Care, as Seen in Science Fiction
Why our sci-fi dreams of the future of medicine are indistinguishable from magic.
The UK’s Plan to Sequence 100,000 Human Genomes
Using one new technology as both a clinical and research tool.
Amphetamine of the Year
Some doctors are afraid Vyvanse, originally prescribed for ADHD, will be abused now that it's also being used to treat binge eating disorder.
Radio Motherboard: What Have We Learned from the Ebola Outbreak?
It’s been more than a year and a half since the biggest Ebola outbreak in history began, and it’s still ongoing.
The Drone Doctors
A group of US medical doctors are specializing in the unique health challenges faced by operators of remotely-piloted aircraft.
The Anti-Aging Pill Scientists Want to Test in Humans
A group of scientists wants to run human trials to see if a diabetes medication could also reduce age-related diseases.
Modern Medicine Does Not Know Why My Father-in-Law Lost His Leg
Hunting for the reason for a mysterious infection.
Achilles' Wrists: Meet the Doctor Who Is Saving eSports Careers
Trigger finger? Carpal tunnel? Help is here.
How to Test the Potency of Pot-Infused Foods
It turns out the labels on edible products—when they even exist—are often inaccurate, and testing is actually very hard to do.
Parasites by Post: The Online Black Market for Therapeutic Worms
Some swear by Helminthic therapy, infesting themselves with parasitic worms to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions—except the treatment is far from doctor approved.