Marijuana has historically been maligned as a dangerous, illegal substance. But the tide has turned. Should we embrace medical marijuana as the miracle drug that the headlines make it out to be? […]
By Professor Roy Benaroch, M.D., Emory University Medical data transparency is crucial if we want to trust that the benefits of the medication our doctor […]
Discover what makes a trustworthy medical trial. Unfortunately, ethics often clash with profits in this trillion dollar industry, which can result in either big profits or huge losses. […]
Sola, developed by drug maker Lilly, emerged as a potential Alzheimer’s cure. Discover how newspaper headlines overhyped this treatment, leading many to believe it would be a miracle cure for this heartbreaking disease. […]
The prevalence of concussions has caused many to be pessimistic about the future of football. Youth participation in the sport has dropped drastically since 2010, by almost 30 percent, and college and professional programs are paying attention. […]
Concussions in American football have occurred at an alarming rate, unleashing a devastating impact. About 3.8 million traumatic brain injuries occur yearly in the United States—they are mostly “so-called mild” injuries like concussions. Up to 5.3 million Americans are living with disabilities related to these injuries. […]
Brain injuries suffered in sports are not as harmless as once thought. Discover the science behind concussions and why they cause so much damage. […]
Does hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cause cancer? HRT was wildly popular in the second half of the 20th century. The therapy promised to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. But all this changed in 2002 when “The Guardian” declared, “HRT study cancelled over cancer and stroke fears.” […]
Premarin claimed to treat menopausal symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and night sweats. But as it rose in popularity, it went one step farther, declaring it could prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Did it live up to the hype? […]
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) burst onto the market as a miracle cure for all the unpleasant systems associated with menopause: depression, anxiety, and night sweats. Discover how HRT monopolized the pharmaceutical industry and then abruptly crashed in popularity. […]
© The Teaching Company, LLC. All rights reserved.