Up Next
Back to Show
Vitals
Birth control pill users are frustrated. Here's why.
Season 2
Episode 14
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, is newly FDA approved — making birth control more accessible than ever. But birth control pill use has declined, and a wave of women on TikTok have been using #PillTok to talk about the uncomfortable side effects of the pill and other forms of hormonal contraception.
Support Provided By
13:35
Medical Aid in Dying can be a blessing or a threat. What safeguards do we need?
12:36
When the air fills with smoke, what are you really breathing? And how best to stay safe?
14:06
There’s growing pushback to the notion that cannabis is 100% safe. We debunk five myths.
13:26
How is the human body affected by heat waves? And how can you protect yourself?
13:31
We’ll dissect Long COVID with Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Ed Yong.
13:57
What is ADHD and why is it so hard to diagnose?
15:17
The Vitals team explores how vector-borne diseases spread and why cases are rising.
13:59
Sheena explores how a public health approach can reduce gun violence.
13:46
Sex educators share advice on how to talk with partners and doctors about STDs.
10:31
Vitals explores the benefits and risks of Ketamine in treating depression.
10:39
This episode gives insight on how you can get yourself ready for the next climate event.
11:29
Vitals breaks down how the emergent science works and some caveats you should know about.