Medications
Cautious welcome for new drug for Alzheimer's patients
A new dementia drug which has the potential to slow down mental and function decline in Alzheimers patients has been given the sign off in the U.S by the FDA. Dr Phil Wood speaks to Jesse about the… Audio
Burnout linked to potentially deadly irregular heartbeat
A new study suggests that you could be at a higher risk of a potentially fatal heart flutter if you are suffering from vital exhaustion or burnout. Study author Dr. Parveen Garg from the University of… Audio
Hep C Buyers Club
Hazel Heal has suffered from Hepatitis C for about 30 years, and she joined the FixHepC Buyers Club - which helps patients import new medications at a fraction of the cost. Audio
Naked Science: Paracetamol use in pregnancy
Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists on a study suggesting caution over paracetamol use during pregnancy. Also a chemical extracted from the Thunder God Vine shows amazing results in helping animals… Audio
The tool that reveals unnecessarily prescribed medications
Dr. David Newman is a emergency room physician and director of clinical research at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He founded the website theNNT.com, which aims to give clinicians and patients… Audio