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Free market ideology uses democratic vocabulary as propaganda, obscuring a non-democratic reality.

Scientists are developing vaccines for migraines and sciatica (back pain) – a win in the war against the overprescription of opioid drugs.

A new study shows success in a series of Phase 2 trials.

Normally, life expectancy increases every year. For Americans, the opioid epidemic is changing that.

Two new studies might have identified whether or not patients will respond to chemotherapy.

A second step is to determine where violence concentrates and who is most at risk.

San Francisco takes a bold new step regarding marijuana laws and convictions.

For Idris Elba’s directorial debut YARDIE, actor Aml Ameen (Sense8, Kidulthood) went back to his family’s Jamaican roots, learning patois and sound clash chat—using method acting to become “D” – a lost soul on a quest for revenge. The process changed him forever.

His book warns us of the dangers of mass media, passivity, and how even an intelligent population can be driven to gladly choose dictatorship over freedom.

The tactics that work now won’t work for long.

UNHCR data shows a small but intriguing flow of refugees from countries like France, Germany and the UK

Chemo is our best response to cancer so far. A novel new therapy could render it obsolete.

We often think only of grown ups taking pills, this study reminds us children can take them too.

Michael Dowling, Northwell Health’s CEO, believes we’re entering the age of smart medicine.

Why don’t they get it? A pastor tackles the question.

The massive number of casualties and injuries created during these battles necessitated some quick, creative ideas… some of which we still have today.

Following World War I, President Woodrow Wilson nearly died trying to ensure world peace.

When he was developing his famous hierarchy of needs, Abraham Maslow cited 9 historical figures that achieved self-actualization.

From the history of LSD to the origins of hip-hop, these 10 documentaries will educate and inspire.

Ketamine is showing promise in alleviating suicidal thoughts.

Transport yourself to other worlds and states of mind.

As more research on psychedelics appears, we need to take their therapeutic potential seriously.

Delivered together, the two join forces to eradicate drug-resistant bacteria.

Most other countries don’t have universal healthcare because of poverty or war. Why does the U.S. keep clinging to a bad system?

Electrons show chemists how to see more with less.

Personifying certain drugs as evil while calling opioid users “victims” points a glaring spotlight on drug policies that aren’t really about public health.

Two maps show two very different takes on the huge discrepancies in U.S. life expectancy

Science Debate asks 2018 candidates to discuss their views on 10 vital scientific policy issues.

More and more prosecutors across the US are going after the friends and family of those who die from a drug overdose. Is this practice morally acceptable?

Do not succumb to “funklessness”. Join us as we nerd out to a staggering degree on utopian afrofuturism, David Bowie, and the sci-fi-inflected music of the ‘70s. With Jason Heller, Hugo-award winning author of Strange Stars.