In this episode we delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. We'll discuss the role of prostaglandins in inflammation, how ibuprofen inhibits the cox enzyme to reduce pain, and the body's natural immune response. We'll also share personal anecdotes about meeting listeners, our favorite types of ibuprofen, and explore plans for future e ... Show More
Sep 17
Is red light therapy real or a scam?
Can shining a red light on your face really improve acne, wrinkles, inflammation, or wound healing, or is red light therapy just an expensive skincare scam involving a slightly alarming mask? How could ordinary visible light affect cells beneath your skin, and should you trust th ... Show More
47m 38s
Sep 3
Which chemistry lessons have stuck with us? (Happy Chemiversary!)
What happens when a chemist and a non-chemist make a podcast together for seven years? Which chemistry lessons stuck, which episode ideas spectacularly refused to cooperate, and does Jam still count as a layperson after all this time? Joined by returning guest Claire, Melissa and ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 2024
How does ibuprofen help stop pain?
Ouch! If you’ve ever stubbed your toe, gotten a paper cut or fallen off your bike, you know that getting hurt is no fun. Sometimes we can take medicine to help feel better, like ibuprofen. But how does that medicine know where to go in our bodies to stop the pain? In this episode ... Show More
26m 47s
Mar 2025
Over-the-counter pain medications 101
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? In this episode, a doctor and pharmacists cover your drug options, including side effects, dosage and what to reach ... Show More
22m 14s
Mar 2019
Fan Favorite: What's the Science of Painkillers?
<p>When you've got a headache, those bottles of over-the-counter medicines can feel interchangeable. But the truth is, the drugs work in different ways... and each has their own benefits and side-effects. From which drugs work best on toothaches, to which ones are best for hangov ... Show More
35m 23s
Feb 2023
Sliced Bread - Series 3: Painkillers
When it comes to shop-bought painkillers, there are rows and rows of shelves dedicated to them in supermarkets and pharmacies – ranging from own-brand tablets, to more expensive capsules and caplets, as well as branded packets that promise to work faster, and target specific pain ... Show More
26m 24s
Dec 2023
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | NSAIDs, Antihistamines, and Steroids
In this full length episode of Dr Matt & Dr Mike, the boys discuss inflammation and the various drugs used to limit inflammation (both short term and long term).YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMike/Transcripts: https://drmattdrmike.com.au/transcripts/Instagram: @drmiket ... Show More
2h 3m