Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines (2013)

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines, hosted by the acclaimed Dr. Michael Mosley, is a riveting journey across two centuries that tells the spellbinding story of medicine's evolution. This inspired series, praised as "entertaining" by The Sunday Times, U.K., illuminates the remarkable discoveries that not only revolutionized medicine but altered the trajectory of human history. With a blend of audacity, self-experimentation, genius, and a sprinkle of serendipity, this three-part saga reveals the human race's ongoing battle against disease and mortality. It takes us from the earliest harnessing of nature's own remedies to the technological marvel of contemporary pharmaceutical mass-production. Dr. Mosley, a physician, esteemed science journalist and seasoned television presenter, brings his infectious enthusiasm and hands-on method to the fore. He invites you to embark on a breathtaking voyage of scientific breakthroughs that have rescued countless lives and reshaped our world. The series also offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of medicine, hinting at a time when treatments will be tailored to our individual genetic makeup. Known for his work on Inside the Human Body, The Story of Science, and author of the popular nutrition book The Fast Diet, Dr. Mosley is the perfect guide on this adventure. Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines is an extraordinary, must-watch saga that chronicles the miracles of modern medicine, its past triumphs and future promises.

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines is a documentary show featuring Michael Mosley.

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines is currently streaming on Curiosity Stream.