Throughout history people have been looking for new ways to cure illnesses, live longer, look better, and be healthy.

The search for health products continues today with the latest medications, and diet fads.

But maybe we all need a little reminder that latest health fads haven't been thoroughly investigated, and may not be the cure all we hoped.

The claims may be false and even dangerous. It's happened before. Here are 11 historical examples of miracle drugs and treatments that are actually unhealthy.