Medicine Tagged Episodes

Why Trust Science?

March 9, 2025

According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans…

In Science We Trust: graphic with science icons

Science and Skepticism

March 19, 2023

In recent decades, we’ve witnessed intense cultural wars waged on scientifically established phenomena, such as…

Chalkboard drawing: "Skeptic" crossed out, arrows pointing to "Denier".

The Limits of Medical Consent

October 27, 2019

In our healthcare system, parents normally make medical decisions for their kids because, we think,…

Close-up of a patient's hand signing a medical consent form.

Diseases of the Mind: Philosophy of Psychiatry

November 19, 2017

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is the primary reference catalog for mental health illnesses. But…

Collage illustrating depression symptoms, including suicidal thoughts and brain anatomy. "Depression" text prominent.

Health Care: Right or Privilege?

August 21, 2011

Do we have a right to healthcare, and to good high quality healthcare, in any…

Illustration of a person in a hospital bed, covered by money, depicting the high cost of healthcare. "Health Care: A Right or a Privilege?

Neurocosmetology

May 2, 2006

Progress in neuroscience may soon make possible an age of neurocosmetology: the use of drugs…

Human brain with bright energy, illustrating neurocosmetology.

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