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Under The Scrubs

Hannah Sims

34 episodes

1 month ago

Send us a text 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 Soothing Syrup (yes, the one loaded with morphine), cocaine for hay fever, a whale hotel for rheumatism, and even John Wesley’s book of natural cures that claimed to treat almost everything. And of course, no tour of old-time medicine would b...

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Send us a text 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 Soothing Syrup (yes, the one loaded with morphine), cocaine for hay fever, a whale hotel for rheumatism, and even John Wesley’s book of natural cures that claimed to treat almost everything. And of course, no tour of old-time medicine would b...

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Under The Scrubs

Cures Worse Than the Disease

Send us a text 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 Soothing Syrup (yes, the one loaded with morphine), cocaine for hay fever, a whale hotel for rheumatism, and even John Wesley’s book of natural cures that claimed to treat almost everything. And of course, no tour of old-time medicine would b...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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Ethics Shmethics

Send us a text 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 medicine forever, while an unethical government study left hundreds of Black men untreated in the name of “research.” These stories raise tough questions about informed consent, racism in medicine, and the dark history of medical research in th...

1 month ago

21 minutes

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Take Three Hundred and Call Me in the Morning

Send us a text 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 accused of running what many called a pill mill. From handing out OxyContin, Percocet, and other narcotics like candy, to the legal firestorm that made him both a hero to chronic pain patients and a villain in the opioid crisis, we break down ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Send us a text 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 about detox supplements, cracking your knuckles and arthritis, to whether swallowing gum really sticks around in your stomach, we separate fact from fiction with science you can trust. We’ll also tackle if you can really die from a broken ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Twist of Fate (and Spine)

Send us a text 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 for legitimacy. Then, we follow two real-world case studies where adjustments didn’t go quite as planned (spoiler: complications aren’t always “just a little sore tomorrow”). Finally, we dig into why chiropractic care still struggles with...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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Oink If You Need A Kidney

Send us a text 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 pig heart transplants and why researchers think this could solve the organ shortage crisis. If you’ve ever wondered whether science fiction is becoming science fact—or just wanted to know if “oink” could be your second chance at life—thi...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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Organ Trail: The Final Journey Part Two

Send us a text 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 donated hearts, kidneys, livers, and lungs make their life-saving journeys, from cutting-edge hypothermic perfusion systems to reanimation warming transport systems. We’ll bust common myths about organ donation, explore the role of living dono...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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Organ Trail: The Final Journey Part One

Send us a text 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 circulatory death, explaining how organ procurement is handled ethically, legally, and with care. We also bust common myths about organ donation, like “doctors won’t try to save you” or “you’re not really dead,” and unpack how bad journalism can...

3 months ago

32 minutes

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They're Drinking What?!

Send us a text 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 bold claims? (Spoiler: no.) We'll explore the history of urine therapy, its rise in modern alternative medicine circles, and how pseudoscience spreads in the age of the internet and social media. Along the way we'll break down the psycho...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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Memory Not Found: 404 Error

Send us a text 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 actually is, explore its early symptoms, and go over the different types like Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and the lesser-known but very real Korsakoff syndrome, an alcohol-related form of dementia (cheers?). We spotlight new f...

3 months ago

30 minutes

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We Fixed The Wrong Problem, You're Welcome

Send us a text 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 Sheila North and Jason Kennedy, both victims of wrong-side hip surgeries at the same Winnipeg hospital years apart. These incidents raise serious concerns about surgical safety protocols. We also explore the disturbing lawsuit involving neuros...

3 months ago

30 minutes

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Peyote Perspective

Send us a text 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 tribes, who have used mescaline ceremonially for centuries to foster healing, spiritual connection, and community. From prehistoric rock art to peyote ceremonies, mescaline has long held cultural and medicinal significance. We’ll also trac...

4 months ago

24 minutes

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Molly Wants to Talk About Your Trauma

Send us a text 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-synthesization, to dance floor to the therapist’s couch, MDMA—also known as “Molly” or “Ecstasy”—has transformed from party drug to promising treatment for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. We unpack groundbreaking research led by pioneers like Dr. Sh...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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Tripping Balls and Breaking Stigmas

Send us a text 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 of psilocybin through R. Gordon Wasson and his wife Valentina, whose 1950s journey sparked global curiosity. Learn how Roland Griffiths helped develop the landmark psilocybin protocol at Johns Hopkins, paving the way for groundbreaking cli...

4 months ago

36 minutes

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Drop Acid, Not Sanity

Send us a text 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 How to Change Your Mind, we explore how psychedelics are rewriting the script on mental health. From the anti-drug propaganda of the past to today’s cutting-edge research, we dive into the science, the stigma, and the psychedelic revolution...

5 months ago

32 minutes

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De-Wormed and Still Delusional

Send us a text 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’ cancer recovery story that sparked the fenbendazole cancer protocol movement, to the COVID-era obsession with ivermectin as a miracle cure, we separate medical fact from fiction, and FDA-approved treatments from feed store folklore. Expect evidence-...

5 months ago

33 minutes

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From Facelift to Flatline

Send us a text 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 self-taught “doctors” with diplomas from Google University, we’re diving deep into the stories that put the die in DIY beauty. We’ll expose the underground world of unlicensed medical procedures, discuss real-life horror stories of patie...

5 months ago

45 minutes

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Injectables and Insecurities

Send us a text 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-glamorous side effects—we’re calling it like it is. We break down the difference between plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery (yes, there’s a big difference), and dive into what board-certified experts are saying versus what social media influ...

5 months ago

32 minutes

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Wombs for Rent, Eggs for Sale

Send us a text 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 exploitation. What begins as a promise of helping families grow often spirals into an unregulated system where human eggs are sold illegally, surrogates are exploited, and vulnerable donors are targeted based on age, race, and economic statu...

6 months ago

34 minutes

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No Microchip, Just Science

Send us a text 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, and more), we're setting the record straight. We also take a closer look at the infamous (and thoroughly debunked) study that falsely linked vaccines to autism — a study that sparked decades of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. If you...

6 months ago

35 minutes