Last week, we discussed the NNT, or number needed to treat. I'm sure it made a lot of you upset to realize that many therapies you've been sold as "awesome" were, in fact, somewhat incremental with respect to benefits. But another...

This is the second of the two-part video that talks about a case study on healthcare.
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This clip is from the chapter "Case Studies" of the series "Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja".This...

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Having talked a lot about diseases caused by pathogens, and the breakthroughs with antibiotics and vaccines to address them, it's time to check out some other maladies that are more directly related to human physiology. Let's start with...

Though this interview with Raj Patel originally published in February of 2010, it’s surprisingly as relevant today as 9 years ago. Perhaps, it may be more difficult today to find a $4 hamburger but what Patel is talking about economists...

Dethorne Graham, who has diabetes, is about to have an insulin reaction. He has his friend, William Berry, drive him to a nearby convenience store to get some orange juice to counteract the reaction. Once he gets inside, he sees a really...

This video highlights the importance of running, walking, and hiking for overall fitness and well-being. It emphasizes how these activities are deeply rooted in our genes and have played a crucial role in human survival and development....

The video discusses the regulation of blood glucose concentration by the pancreas and the roles of insulin and glycogen in maintaining normal levels. The video also talks about the two types of diabetes and their treatment options,...

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.

The video discusses the link between disease and human health, defining and classifying diseases into categories based on onset, transmission, and duration. It also highlights the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent...

In this video, we will explore the differences between type I and type II diabetes mellitus after reviewing the normal physiology.

Restriction Enzyme Set: 3. This clip shows how restriction enzymes are used to produce recombinant DNA.

In this video, we explore the causes and misconceptions of diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide. We discuss the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the impact of genetics and lifestyle on the development of the...

Research has found that being fit can lead to a longer life, and that being sedentary is even deadlier than some diseases.

What does diabetes mean to you? Something to do with sugar right? Would you be shocked if I told you that every 6 seconds someone dies from diabetes? One in 11 adults worldwide has diabetes, with 1 in 2 not being diagnosed. So it is...

This video provides an overview of diabetes. The video explains the role of insulin in regulating blood glucose concentration and the two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2. It also discusses the causes and treatments for each type....

7 Scientific Reasons for Low Testosterone Levels in Men and 10 Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels. Low testosterone levels can be caused by many lifestyle factors including dietary choices, stress, sleep habits, and chemical exposures....

Type 2 diabetes is reaching near-epidemic levels. It is a serious health condition affecting millions of people and increasing their risk for additional health issues. More young people have been diagnosed with diabetes than ever before....

People are getting fatter, especially in poor countries. If current trends continue, there will be more obese children than undernourished ones by 2022.

Biodiversity is the variety of life. It can be studied on many levels, from looking at all of the 8.7 million species on our planet to a specific ecosystem like a patch of woodland. In this video we are going to look at the importance of...

Scientists at the University of British Columbia have grown a pair human blood vessels for the first time.

When people think of NASA, they tend to think of the Apollo space missions and the iconic line 'Houston, we have a problem'. But NASA have also invented a fair few technologies that have shaped the way we live today.

Companies, doctors and researchers are finding ways to turn smartphones and wearable devices into essential health tools. We look at how they should, and shouldn't, be deployed.

More than 86 million people, including 22 million people 65 or older, have pre-diabetes, which increases their risk of heart disease, strokes or diabetes. As we've watched that number grow, it has somehow felt that despite billions of...