10 Terrible Historical Health Tips

The video explores historical medical practices that were harmful or deadly, such as bloodletting, heroin as a painkiller, arsenic and mercury treatments, and lobotomies. It highlights the evolution of medical understanding and the dangers of past remedies, emphasizing the importance of scientific progress in medicine.

Explain the significance of arsenic in historical medicine and its dual role as a poison and treatment.

What were the risks associated with trepanation, and how was it perceived in different cultures?

Discuss the historical use of mercury in medicine and its effects on patients.