VICE S04E17 - Student Debt & Fecal Medicine
S04E17 Student Debt & Fecal Medicine
Episode Overview
Americans currently face a staggering $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, making it the second-largest form of debt after mortgages. This surge in borrowing correlates with tuition fees that have soared by 226% since 1980. VICE delves into the impact of easy federal money on college costs and its implications for the nation's global competitiveness. In another segment, medical science confronts a long-standing challenge with a promising new treatment for severe intestinal infections. Fecal transplants, which involve using stool from a healthy donor to restore beneficial bacteria in the patient’s colon, are proving highly effective. Researchers are even exploring their potential for treating a variety of stubborn diseases beyond just digestive issues, as VICE investigates this groundbreaking medical advancement.