medicine

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 4, 2018

Southerners Actually Thought Slaves Escaping Was A Sign Of Mental Illness

Southern doctors used pseudo-science to explain why slaves tried to escape while ignoring the fact that maybe they just didn't like being slaves.

By Gina Dimuro • April 4, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena • Apr 3, 2018

Speedball: The Deadly Drug Cocktail That’s Claimed Too Many Lives

Speedballs have claimed the lives of several of your favorite celebrities, but its popularity doesn't seem to be declining.

By Katie Serena • April 3, 2018

Dr. Theodor Morell And The Untold Truth About Hitler’s Drug Habit

Dr. Theodor Morell turned Hitler into a full-fledged drug addict, prescribing him everything from opioids to bull prostate.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 2, 2018

Dr. Theodor Morell And The Untold Truth About Hitler’s Drug Habit

Dr. Theodor Morell turned Hitler into a full-fledged drug addict, prescribing him everything from opioids to bull prostate.

By Daniel Rennie • April 2, 2018

“Tree Man” Syndrome Turns People Into Living, Breathing Pieces Of Bark

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis is an extremely rare disease with an extremely bizarre symptom: the development of bark-like growths from the hands and feet.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 22, 2018

“Tree Man” Syndrome Turns People Into Living, Breathing Pieces Of Bark

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis is an extremely rare disease with an extremely bizarre symptom: the development of bark-like growths from the hands and feet.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 22, 2018

Maggot Therapy Is The Disgusting Medical Practice That Will Save Your Life

Why should you consider maggot therapy? Well, it might make you sick in the stomach, but it will heal your infected wound.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 21, 2018

Maggot Therapy Is The Disgusting Medical Practice That Will Save Your Life

Why should you consider maggot therapy? Well, it might make you sick in the stomach, but it will heal your infected wound.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 21, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena • Mar 14, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena • March 14, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • Mar 13, 2018

Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns

A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.

By Katie Serena • March 13, 2018

How Lethal Injection Actually Works

If you've ever asked yourself, 'how does lethal injection work?' we've got your answer, and it's not exactly pleasant.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 12, 2018

How Lethal Injection Actually Works

If you've ever asked yourself, 'how does lethal injection work?' we've got your answer, and it's not exactly pleasant.

By Andrew Milne • March 12, 2018

Cotard Delusion — The Rare Disorder That Makes You Think You’re Dead

Cotard delusion sounds like a silly disease, but feeling like you're dead and like your body isn't your own is no laughing matter.

By Katie Serena • Mar 7, 2018

Cotard Delusion — The Rare Disorder That Makes You Think You’re Dead

Cotard delusion sounds like a silly disease, but feeling like you're dead and like your body isn't your own is no laughing matter.

By Katie Serena • March 7, 2018