On this very special crossover episode with our friend Matt Candeias from In Defense of Plants, we’re switching things up from poison to remedy, focusing on the plant-derived wonder drug, aspirin! We cover the ancient use of salicylic acid-containing willow bark to relieve pain and fevers and then reveal how such a harsh compound was transformed into a useab ... Show More
Oct 27
Special Episode: Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris & The Sleuth-Hound
Since his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has captured hearts and imaginations around the world. Featured in countless tv shows, movies, books, plays, comic books, songs, and other media, Holmes has been firmly cemented as one of the most recogniza ... Show More
48m 59s
Oct 20
Ep 225 Peptides: What your peptide dealer doesn’t want you to know
Looking to get swole (do people still say that)? Want to rewind the clock and smooth those bothersome wrinkles? Trying to lose weight rapidly and without a prescription? If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, chances are you’ve been inundated with ads, influencers, and ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 13
Ep 224 Snake Oil: The Great American Fraud
Come one, come all to learn of the miraculous news we’re buzzing to share with you at this limited time, low price offer. If you’ve been troubled by aches and pains, sores and sneezes, look no further than this very special episode - good for whatever ails you. Brimming with hist ... Show More
57m 8s
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
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
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
Jun 2023
Plants of the Gods: S4E10. Cannabis: Seeing Through the Smoke
<p>Season 4 of Plants of the Gods wraps up today with an episode featuring Peter Grinspoon, MD, cannabis specialist at Harvard Medical School. During this conversation, Dr. Plotkin and Dr. Grinspoon discuss everything from the pain-relieving and uplifting qualities of cannabis so ... Show More
51m 23s
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<p>In this episode of Chemistry For Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the science behind ibuprofen, a common ... Show More
