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Nearly 50 million Americans lack health insurance, with 18,000 dying each year due to being uninsured, according to statistics presented in the film.
American musician Daniel Johnston from West Virginia struggled with bipolar disorder while producing influential art, featuring personal recordings and interviews.
Spurlock consumed an average of 5,000 calories per day over 30 days, leading to a weight gain of 24.5 pounds and serious health issues.
Lyme disease, originating in a small Connecticut town in the 1970s, has evolved into a global epidemic, highlighting the clash between patient care and profit.
A buried potato is used to cure warts in the folk medicine practices of Louisiana's bayous, where healers known as traiteurs offer herbal remedies and rituals.
Dr. Dan Erickson and Dr. Artin Massihi's viral press conference on COVID-19 testing raised questions about censorship and the importance of diverse medical perspectives.
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá recounts her first experience with Ayahuasca, which led her to return to the Amazon rainforest after years of living in New York.
A debate featuring nine individuals-vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores-explores ethical meat consumption, veganism's future, and societal attitudes towards vegans.
Blood plasma has become a lucrative commodity in the U.S., with impoverished donors risking their health for income while pharmaceutical companies profit immensely.
Graphic depictions of suicide highlight the struggles of depression and the controversial idea of a service that facilitates drastic life changes for happiness.
PFAs, known as forever chemicals, have infiltrated America's food supply due to the negligence of corporations like Dupont and 3M, raising serious health concerns.
A 2007 Naval Academy graduate describes becoming a disabled veteran due to chronic health conditions from long-term use of prescribed benzodiazepines.
Damon Gameau consumes 160 grams of sugar daily for 60 days, leading to weight gain and fatty liver disease while examining hidden sugars in marketed 'healthy' foods.
Forensic psychiatric hospitals house violent offenders with mental illnesses, revealing their treatment and struggles for reintegration into a fearful society.
Big Sugar's decades-long PR campaign has obscured the health risks of sugar, contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease among children.
Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced globally each year, impacting ecosystems and human health across the planet.
Oxycodone addiction has transformed a once-thriving community in Oceana, West Virginia, where many residents now sell pills instead of working in the mines.
In the past quarter century, the number of overweight children in the United States has increased from one in 20 to nearly one in five.
A single meal can impact personal health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, prompting a reevaluation of dietary choices.
Practicing medicine, from the use of medicinal plants to early surgical techniques, may have roots that extend back to before the emergence of modern humans.
Riccardo, an Italian medical student, navigates the complexities of training as a war surgeon in Gaza while facing personal and professional challenges amid conflict.
Dr. Nadia Tremonti, a pediatric palliative care physician, advocates for humane end-of-life care for terminally ill children, emphasizing quality of life over medical intervention.
In an age of constant digital distractions, swimming champion Angelina Köhler, air traffic controller trainee Jan Peter Konopinsky, and e-sports player Dennis Malcherczyk explore techniques to enhance concentration and achieve a state of flow.
Erin Marie Olszewski, a nurse-turned-investigative journalist, shares contrasting experiences from the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic in Florida and New York.
Elite surgeons in Cambridge perform a high-risk surgery to save patient Chris from a tumor.
Natural sounds from Argentina, Mexico, and Cuba are presented to promote relaxation and enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
Jordan River Anderson's legacy led to the establishment of Jordan's Principle, ensuring equitable access to essential services for First Nations and Inuit children in Canada.
Noah Wall was born with just 2% of his brain, yet he has defied medical predictions as his brain has grown and developed beyond expectations.
A third of children with severe epilepsy may see their seizures stop after starting a ketogenic diet, according to research mentioned in the film.
South Korea's intense academic pressure, characterized by 15-hour school days and a thriving private education industry, contributes to the highest teen suicide rates globally.
Nearly half a million people die each year in the United States from smoking-related causes, yet many chronic diseases remain preventable.
Dr. John Ioannidis analyzes COVID-19 data, discussing infection fatality rates, lockdown impacts, and various international responses to the pandemic.
On July 14, 1970, members of the Young Lords occupied Lincoln Hospital, demanding better health care access for the South Bronx community.
Over 500 types of fungi can infect hosts, with 35 known to turn them into zombies, raising concerns about their potential impact on human health.
Maurice Simpson, disfigured by massive facial tumors from Neurofibromatosis, faces a life-changing decision after an anonymous donor offers to fund his surgery.
A young patient facing a serious illness highlights the emotional challenges and resilience in the parent-child bond during critical times of crisis.
A baby cannot see further than 30 centimeters at birth, yet it relies on touch for security and connection with its parents.
Night workers, from steel industry employees to healthcare professionals, face unique challenges that impact their health and family life.
Ten minutes of additional footage were added in a director's cut released on YouTube Premium in December 2017.
Fentanyl, cocaine supply chains, and underground steroids are examined in Mariana van Zeller's exploration of America's deadliest drugs and their global impact.
Tierney Gearon, a celebrated photographer known for her controversial work, explores her complex relationship with her manic-depressive mother in upstate New York.
Organ and tissue transplant policies in the United States lead to significant suffering, as many patients die while waiting for life-saving organs.
Children affected by the Chernobyl disaster continue to suffer from severe health issues, with thousands facing cancer and ongoing treatment challenges.
American war veterans and children participate in an experiment teaching meditation and yoga to help heal trauma and improve mental well-being.
El-Sayed village in the Israeli Negev desert, home to the world's largest percentage of deaf individuals, faces cultural conflict as a father seeks to change his son's fate through cochlear implants.
A 20-year study links chronic diseases like obesity and cancer to diets high in processed and animal-based foods, advocating for a plant-based approach.
Janette, terminally ill and seeking a dignified death, chooses physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland due to the prohibitive laws in the UK.
Ten years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Kyoko Miyake returns to her hometown of Namie to confront the lasting effects on her community and family.
