Plot: Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible brain disorder that destroys a person's memory and thinking skills. It is a disease that affects millions of Americans. This four-part documentary series focuses on the causes, symptoms, treatment and possible cures of the progressive brain disorder, and takes...
Plot: With millions of people living with cancer, we follow the lives of some of them as they deal with everything the disease has to throw at them, from the moment of diagnosis to whatever lies beyond.
Plot: This observational documentary series follows the patients and staff at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital as they celebrate the holiday season. With over 200,000 patient visits each year, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital provides specialist healthcare services for children and young...
Plot: This documentary series explores health conditions that have mystified doctors and have been difficult to diagnose. Episodes follow active and previous case studies, which are discussed from a medical professional's viewpoint while patients share their personal experiences. Symptoms of rare conditions...
Plot: Better known for his roles as an actor (1996's `Trainspotting' and 2009's `Angels & Demons'), Ewan McGregor is heading off the beaten path in his lesser-known role as a UNICEF ambassador. In a two-part documentary, `Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission,' he takes two long, circuitous and arduous journeys...
Plot: This observational documentary series explores the operations of several medical centres across Britain, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Fixed-rig cameras that are fitted to beds follow visiting patients, tracking their personal experiences as doctors and nurses examine ailments...
Plot: It's not always easy for a physician to diagnose what's ailing someone who has something wrong with their health. Sometimes baffling symptoms lead to controversial diagnoses and -- potentially -- costly treatments. This docuseries follows several people with chronic illnesses who are searching for...
Plot: Filmed over 6 years, 42 people with Parkinson's take part in a ground-breaking medical trial. The volunteers take part in a groundbreaking medical trial testing a drug called GDNF. They undergo complex brain surgery and months of infusions via a port embedded into the side of their skull.