Step back into the bizarre world of historical medicine where the cures were often worse than the disease. In this episode, we explore some of the strangest and most dangerous medical practices in history: milk transfusions, Mrs. Winslow’s Soot...

In this episode, we dive into the messy world of bioethics through two infamous cases: Henrietta Lacks and her immortal HeLa cells and the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. We unpack how a woman’s cells were taken without consent and changed medici...

 What happens when a doctor’s prescription pad becomes more powerful than a drug cartel? In this episode, we dive into the controversial story of Dr. William Hurwitz, the physician once dubbed a pioneer of pain management — and later accus...

Think raw milk is healthier? Heard sugar makes kids bounce off the walls? Still worried your deodorant or cell phone is giving you breast cancer? In this episode, we’re busting the most common medical myths that just won’t die. From the truth a...

In this episode, we crack open the spine-tingling world of chiropractic care — and not just the vertebrae. We dive into the infamous Wilks lawsuit that put chiropractic practice under a legal spotlight, and how it shaped the profession’s fight ...

Pigs aren’t just for bacon anymore—they might be the future of organ transplants. In this episode, we dive into xenotransplantation, the science of using animal organs (pigs and cows) to save human lives. We’ll cover the groundbreaking cases of...

It's a Two Partah! In this episode, we are back in the fascinating world of organ donation—from the incredible science behind allografts to the groundbreaking new technology improving organ preservation and transportation. Learn how...

In this episode, we dissect what really happens when a patient is referred for organ donation — and why a recent New York Times article got it dangerously wrong. We walk you through the two medical pathways for donation: brain death and circula...

 In this episode, we dive headfirst into the bizarre world of urine therapy—a fringe health practice that claims drinking or applying your own urine can cure everything from acne to cancer. But is there any scientific evidence behind these...

In this episode of Memory Not Found, we deep dive into the unsettling but fascinating world of dementia—because apparently losing your keys every day might not be just a quirky personality trait. We break down what dementia ac...

In this shocking and eye-opening episode, we delve into some of the most devastating examples of wrong-site surgeries and medical malpractice in North America. From a tragic case in Winnipeg where a patient had the wrong leg amputated, to Sheil...

In this episode, we dive deep into the rich and complex story of mescaline, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in peyote and San Pedro cacti. We explore its sacred use by Indigenous cultures, particularly among Native American t...

In this feel-good episode (literally), we dive into How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan and explore the powerful therapeutic potential of MDMA for mental health. From the dusty shelves of the Merck company, to Sasha Sulgan's re-s...

In this mind-bending episode, we dive into the fascinating history and modern science of psilocybin, the powerful psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms. Starting in the sacred mushroom rituals of Mexico, we trace the Western discovery o...

What if everything you’ve been told about LSD is wrong? In this no-holds-barred episode, we unravel the controversial but promising role of LSD in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Inspired by Michael Pollan’s groundbreaking book

In this brutally honest episode, we dive headfirst into the bizarre world of ivermectin, fenbendazole (aka fenben), and the viral stories that made deworming meds the darlings of anti-science subreddits everywhere.From Joe Tippens’ cance...

In this jaw-dropping (sometimes literally) episode, we peel back the skin on the dark world of botched plastic surgery, killer cosmetic surgeons, and veneer technicians who should probably be in jail. From shady hotel-room buttock injections to...

In this brutally honest (and slightly snarky) episode, we peel back the perfectly contoured curtain on the medical aesthetics industry. From overdone lip filler and jawline illusions to the growing buzz around PDO threads and their not-so-glamo...

 In this weeks episode, we dive deep into the hidden world of the global fertility industry—from legal sperm and egg donation to the alarming rise of black market egg sales, illegal surrogacy, and human trafficking tied to reproductive exp...

In this episode, we dive into everything you think you know about vaccines — and what the science actually says. From debunking the most common vaccine myths to breaking down the different types of vaccines (mRNA, live attenuated, inactivated, ...

In our final part to the Michael Swango story, we witness the unraveling of Michael's future as a physician in the United States that will eventually lead him to flee to Africa. The FBI is hot on his tail, waiting for their chance when he retur...

In part two of our Michael Swango saga, we journey through the arrest, trial, and sentencing related to the poisoning of seven coworkers. We follow Michael as he desperately tries to avoid his past by running to Virginia and eventually South Da...

In this chilling episode of Under the Scrubs, we dive into the dark origin story of Dr. Michael Swango—one of the most notorious medical serial killers in American history. Long before he became known as a "Dr. Death," Swango's early life and t...

James Marion Sims is often called the "Father of Modern Gynecology," but his legacy is fraught with controversy. In this episode, we dive deep into the medical advancements he pioneered and the ethical debates surrounding his experiments on ens...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of ketamine—a substance once known as a party drug that is now revolutionizing mental health treatment, pain management, and anesthesia. We explore how ketamine works in the brain, its use in ...