Acetaminophen: The Knowns and Mostly Unknowns
with Misha Dvorakova
Acetaminophen (known under its brand name Tylenol) is one of the world’s most common medicines used daily to treat pain and fever. But how much do we really know about it? From its 19th-century discovery to the infamous 1982 Tylenol murders, acetaminophen has a fascinating story that blends science, history, ethics and public health.
Join us as we explore its mysterious biology, its benefits and risks, the medical dilemmas it raises, and its impact on medicine, regulation and society.