The placebo effect is so strange and mysterious, how can fake pills trick ourselves into feeling better? This video explains all the interesting properties of a placebo, like how one placebo can be half as effective as aspirin while another placebo can be half as effective as morphine. Watch it. More »
Only a small portion of the pill you swallowed earlier is actually an active ingredient, the rest is filler. That bit of information is what caused researchers to explore a way to start printing active ingredients onto blank filler tablets. More »
Maybe you’re forgetful, completely insane or part of a clinical trial – whatever the reason, someone needs to know if and when you’re taking your medication. The simples way of keeping track of your swallowing habits? Let the pills tattle. More »
The Vitamin is a tiny MP3 player that combines our hobbies of music, gadgets and prescription-strength home pharmaceuticals into one.
