We Are Science Experiments

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A historical look at the times and instances when science and medicine got it so horribly wrong.

Circle of Mamas


    • Sep 4, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 62:53


    There is one medical invention that amplified our fear of microbes while simultaneously compelled us to inject pieces of them into our bodies: That is the syringe. What is it, where did it come from, how did we get to the point where we were ok with injecting foreign substances for the benefit of human health? Travel back in time with me, let's find out! Voice and music by Circle of Mamas mama. Based on the article: Injecting Poisons: A History of the Syringe. https://circleofmamas.com/health-news/injecting-poisons-a-history-of-the-syringe/

    Swine Flu Vaccine Fiasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 30:39


    The true story of how a few cases of swine flu at a military base in New Jersey in early 1976 snowballed into a massive nationwide vaccination campaign to "vaccinate every man, woman and child" ultimately and disastrously, backfired. Music and narration by Circle of Mamas author/creator. https://circleofmamas.com/health-news/the-swine-flu-vaccine-fiasco/

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