Healthcare Triage
Big Sugar, Big Money, and the Obfuscated Truth About Heart Disease
Big Sugar, Big Money, and the Obfuscated Truth About Heart Disease
Visual Learning Systems
Nutrition Basics Quiz
This video is a quiz over topics covered in the Nutrition Basics series. The speaker asks multiple-choice questions about various topics related to food and the body, such as the process of digestion, essential nutrients, and the role of...
Healthcare Triage
Heart Disease Prevention Works, Even If You Have Bum Genes
Heart disease continues to be the number one killer in the United States. Because of that, billions of dollars are spent every year on medications that reduce your risk of disease and death. Compounding this problem, many of the risk...
Visual Learning Systems
Nutrition Basics Review
This video summarizes the topics covered in the Nutrition Basics series. It discusses the basic principles of nutrition, including the process of digestion and the six essential nutrients that make up food. Nutrition Basics part 9/10
Catalyst University
Cholesterol Biosynthesis Stage 3 Generating Squalene & Lanosterol
Cholesterol biosynthesis is divided into 4 general stages. This video diagrams stage 3 in which IPP and DMAP (two isoprenoids) are built into squalene with subsequent epoxidation and cyclization to lanosterol.
Healthcare Triage
The Evidence for Low-Fat Diets Isn't Really There
Last week I talked to you about dietary cholesterol, and how the existing randomized controlled trials warned us that they wouldn't work. Now, it appears those guidelines might be changed, decades later. Cholesterol isn't the only...
Catalyst University
Coenzyme Q | Biosynthesis, Function, & Clinical Implications
In this video, we explore the biosynthesis, the mechanism, and clinical applications of coenzyme Q, an absolutely critical cofactor of the mammalian electron transport chain.
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: Why COVID-19 is more lethal for patients with heart disease or diabetes
Biologists at the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences have found why COVID-19 patients with heart disease or diabetes are more likely to suffer serious complications
Catalyst University
The EVIDENCE for Sugar-Related Health Defects | Is Fat that Bad?
This video uses systematic reviews and meta-analyses to provide an evidence-based approach [1] criticizing the United States’ view of sugar, fat, and cholesterol; and [2] discussing how sugar has always been the culprit in obesity and...
JJ Medicine
"A Common Genetic Cause of High LDL Cholesterol" (Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia)
Lesson on familial combined hyperlipidemia: genetics, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Familial combined hyperlipidaemia is a relatively common dyslipidaemic condition that results in increased LDL...
Healthcare Triage
Healthcare Triage Questions #1
This week, Healthcare Triage presents its first questions video! Many of you submitted questions over Twitter, and John and Aaron sat down to answer them. Hilarity sometimes ensues. Make sure you get your question in next time if you...
The Wall Street Journal
The Hunt For New Drugs
Drug hunters used to test chemicals in test tubes to see if any might have therapeutic potential. Could supercomputers digesting terabytes of data do better? Hear how companies are trying to harness the explosion of health data.
Catalyst University
Whole-Body Cholesterol Transport [Part 1/2] | Chylomicrons & VLDL
In this video, we explore the composition and functions of VLDL and chylomicrons.
JJ Medicine
Statin Side Effects | Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin Side Effects & Why They Occur
Statin Medication Side Effects | Side Effects of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. Their use, however, has been...
Catalyst University
Sulfation of Steroids by Sulfotransferases [DHEA & Estrone]
This video explores the roles of sulfation of DHEA and estrone by sulfotransferase enzymes. ATP Sulfurylase
Catalyst University
Cardiac Pharmacology [Part 1] Statins & Diabetics Drugs
In this video, we discuss the basic mechanisms of action of cardiac drugs such as statins and diabetic medications.
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Nutrition Basics
The video is an introduction to the topic of nutrition, exploring the different types of food that people enjoy and why our bodies need and crave food. Nutrition Basics part 1/10
Healthcare Triage
Questions and Answers With Aaron Carroll and John Green
This week, in a special episode of Healthcare Triage, Aaron and John Green answer your questions! Learn answers to burning questions about handwashing, life expectancy, and stuff.
Catalyst University
LDL-mediated Cholesterol Delivery to Cells
In this video, we explore the mechanism of LDL-mediated cholesterol delivery to peripheral cells.
Catalyst University
Chronic Kidney Disease EXPLAINED [Pathogenesis, Effects, & Staging]
In this video, we explore the pathogenesis, systemic effects, and clinical staging of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Catalyst University
Heme Catabolism (2/2): Microfloral Degradation of Bilirubin in Colon
Heme Catabolism (2/2): Microfloral Degradation of Bilirubin in Colon
Curated Video
Health Benefits of Amaranth
Amaranth is packed with protein and other necessary nutrients. Learn about amaranth's nutrient profile how it is helpful for our bodies. Amaranth part 2/5
Catalyst University
Lipoprotein Physiology & Pharmacology of LDLs, HDLs, & TAGs
In this video, we explore normal physiology of lipoprotein metabolism and the various medications that act at this pathway.