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What's the Science of Painkillers?

Part-Time Genius

English - March 16, 2018 19:49 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
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When you've got a headache, those bottles of over-the-counter medicines can feel interchangeable. But the truth is, the drugs work in different ways... and each has their own benefits and side-effects. From which drugs work best on toothaches, to which ones are best for hangovers, Will and Mango explore the strange world of painkillers. Plus: why, 5 years from now, you might be replacing your pills with a phone, a pair of goggles and some green apple air freshener.

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