Portland, Oregon, prides itself on being very focused on the environment. So many people were shocked to discover that certain neighborhoods contain high levels of toxic metals. Scientists made the discovery when ordinary moss samples...

If you've ever wondered why you crave certain foods or what your appendix actually does, there's something in this collection for you!

You've probably heard that some types of light, like the kind that comes from your phone or laptop, can be bad for your sleep if you use them too close to bedtime. But let's be real, nighttime is the best time to binge TV, so are we...

In the developing world, access to incubators is limited by cost and distance, and millions of premature babies die each year. TED Fellow Jane Chen shows an invention that could keep millions of these infants warm -- a design that's...

The water crisis in Flint, Michigan is a prime example of science being ignored, unknown, or even misused. Here's the chemistry behind how so many things went wrong.

How can smog affect the life expectancy of people? Scientists have investigated the causes and repercussions of The Great Smog of London in 1952, and continue to study the effects of air pollution around the world today.

TED talks about why we're more honest with machines than people | Anne Scherer

For most of us, our bodies are interacting with phones nearly all the time, whether we're looking at screens, listening to music, or carrying them in our pockets. If you are wondering about the health implications of a world filled with...

There are genetic mutations in the population today that can grant people some seemingly superhuman abilities.

Howcast - Although some common health problems affect both men and women equally, some illnesses occur only or most often in men. Be aware, recognize the risk factors, and change your lifestyle to improve your odds of preventing a few...

Howcast - Learn about the health problems caused by obesity in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about six health problems that can result from insomnia from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about the five health problems that can cause insomnia from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how much sleep adults need from sleep specialist Priyanka Yadav, D.O. in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Obesity can lead to serious health problems like asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. Make sure you know how to prevent it to avoid any health problems with your child.

Anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are on the rise, with cases doubling between 2006 and 2018. Unrealistic body ideals promoted on social media contribute to distorted self-perceptions and unhealthy relationships with food leading to...

David and Agathe take on lice with two unconventional methods: underwater immersion and cryotherapy. David tries to drown the lice, only to find they survive underwater with air bubbles. Agathe then subjects herself and the lice to...

Smoking in teens not only leads to addiction but also poses both immediate and long-term health risks. Learn about the many harmful effects of smoking from coughing and shortness of breath to cancers and coronary heart disease....

This film examines the tell-tale signs of air pollution and how its effects can be catastrophic to ecosystems.
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Dr. Forrester explains the difference between drugs that are beneficial to our bodies and drugs that are harmful. She describes the negative impact that the misuse of drugs and illegal drugs can have on each of the body’s systems.

At some point in our lives, we're bound to have one medical condition or another. Fortunately few of us have to deal with the anomalies in this list.

Do you find yourself overlooking little medical issues, after all it can sometimes be a real effort to go see a doctor about something that's probably nothing? Well, maybe you shouldn't. Alltime 10s brings you 10 seemingly tiny health...

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For many girls around the world motherhood comes all too quickly – and often it can be dangerous. Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading causes of death among teenage girls in developing countries. We went to India,...