Documentaries on medical science evolution and new diseases streaming on OTT

Do you feel the curiosity to peek behind the curtain of medical marvels in your mind? Well, Discovery+ brings you a vast collection of documentaries, from Curiosity to First in Human, that will take you to an incredible journey that explores the stunning progress of medical science, from futuristic technologies to the mysteries of new diseases. And the best part is all these shows are waiting to be found by you through OTTplay Premium now!

Medical documentaries that will improve your knowledge:

Curiosity

This documentary explore a single scientific, technological, or societal question, with each episode hosted by a different celebrity. The show covers topics like the RMS Titanic sinking, the nature of the universe, and human memory, offering insightful answers to provocative questions about the world and humanity's place within it. The show is dedicated to answering life's most challenging questions in areas like history and human minds.

Covid-19: India's War Against the Virus

This documentary is about India's response to the Covid-19 virus and the pandemic during its early stages in 2020. The show explores the timeline of the virus's spread, government and healthcare efforts, and personal stories from frontline workers and citizens. The question also refers to AI, which was a separate but related topic in other reports on India's response to the fatal virus.

First in Human

The three-part documentary is narrated by actor Jim Parsons that follows the experiences of patients and medical professionals involved in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Washington, D.C. The title refers to the first time a new therapy is tested on human patients. The show provides behind-the-scenes look at the NIH's Building 10, the nation's largest research hospital, where medical breakthroughs are tested.

VIAGRA: The Little Blue Pill That Changed The World

This documentary delves into the accidental discovery and subsequent success of sildenafil (Viagra), the first oral medication for erectile dysfunction (ED). The story explores how Viagra revolutionized sexual health, transforming a taboo medical issue into a treatable condition and dramatically impacting the pharmaceutical industry, culture, and society. The drug became a cultural phenomenon, changing the conversation around sexual health and making it easier for men.

Monsters Inside Me

This documentary explores personal stories of people who have contracted deadly parasitic, viral, bacterial, or fungal diseases, focusing on their life-or-death battles against these infections. Medical professionals and the patients themselves recount their harrowing experiences, showcasing how modern medicine works to save lives from insidious and sometimes bizarre microscopic organisms that take up residence in the human body.