Professor Dave Explains
Bacterial Infections in Humans
Now we know about a wide variety of bacteria, as well as precisely how they can harm us. So how do they get spread around? How do communicable diseases get from host to host? Let's learn all about this process now.
Curated Video
Understanding Correlation vs Causation: Linking and Lurking Variables
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between correlation and causation by discussing the role of linking and lurking variables. They provide examples to illustrate how two variables can be correlated without one causing the...
Curated Video
The Common Cold: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies
This video provides an informative overview of the common cold, its symptoms, causes, and prevention. It highlights the fact that the common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract and is really common in...
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Jane Austen's bedroom
What was her relationship with her sister Cassandra like? Was Cassandra a great writer or did Jane have natural talent? Did her mother and sister disapprove of her writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 3
Curated Video
Pandemic Lockdown of 1918
The Spanish Flu was one of the deadliest pandemics the world has ever seen – so how was one sleepy Colorado town able to escape unscathed?
Healthcare Triage
Yellow Fever, Theranos, and Low Nicotine Cigarettes
On this Healthcare Triage News, we're talking about an outbreak of Yellow Fever in South America, and why there aren't enough doses of the highly effective vaccine on the market. We'll also look at developments in the huge and...
Weird History
The Most Destructive Pandemics In History
The world is swarming with deadly pandemics, epidemics, diseases, and the history of humanity can certainly attest to this fact. There have been many instances spanning our existence of historic epidemics that threatened humanity.
60 Second Histories
Galen and Hippocrates
In this short video, Galen talks about Hippocrates and his theories
Barcroft Media
I Hid My Eating Disorder For 8 Years
A 28-YEAR-OLD woman, whose weight dropped to 88lbs at the height of her eating disorders, is publicising her story to show other sufferers that recovery is possible. Lindsey Hall, from Fort Worth, Texas, says her eating disorders first...
FuseSchool
What Are Vaccinations?
Vaccinations protect both humans and animals from a wide range of preventable and potentially serious illnesses. With vaccines, we take advantage of one of the most important aspects of the immune system: the ability to develop...
FuseSchool
Bacterial Disease
Did you know that it wasn’t until around 200 years ago that people knew what caused infectious diseases? Before that, they believed that one cause was ‘bad air’, and so they carried around bunches of sweet-smelling flowers to sweeten the...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - The Immune System And Lymphatic System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
Weird History
A Day In the Life Living With the Plague
The Black Death changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history, the plague claimed the lives of millions, with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Isolation
In this video Janet Treasure discusses approaches to coping with and support those suffering from eating disorders.
PCS Edventures
Droneology Jr: Drones for Good
Drones are being used to do some incredible things all around the world. Join The Drone Doctor and Rx as they walk through a few innovative uses of drones. From biological conservation to construction management, how will you use your...
Institute of Art and Ideas
The dangers of modern medicine
We ring fence NHS spending and western countries spend ever more on medicine. But a third of all deaths are due to medical intervention and some argue poverty not pathogens makes the biggest difference. Is it a fantasy to believe that...
Visual Learning Systems
Handling Food Safely
This video provides tips and guidelines for safe food handling, preparation, and storage. It emphasizes the importance of washing hands, washing fruits and vegetables, and using clean utensils and cookware. Healthy Eating Habits part 7/9
Curated Video
Bird flu detected in raw milk in California, health officials confirm
California health officials have detected the bird flu in a batch of raw milk. Some people believe raw milk has health benefits, but experts warn it carries risks. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Children with aggressive blood cancer offered treatment cure hop
Children with aggressive blood cancer could benefit from a new treatment being launched at Great Ormond Street, which experts hope will cure the disease.
Youngsters with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) will be offered CAR...
Curated Video
Pain to Purpose: A mother's fight to end human trafficking after losing daughter
Carolyn Kinkoph partners with schools and public safety officers in Cleveland, Ohio, working to raise awareness about human trafficking. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world
The Irish star, who has featured in films including The Banshees Of Inisherin and In Bruges, is asking the public to support a nationwide fundraising campaign for hospices.
The Oscar-nominated actor, who has fronted several campaigns...
Press Association
Confirmed cases of parasite double as more than 100 report symptoms
The number of confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a microscopic parasite has more than doubled, while more than 100 further people have reported similar symptoms.
Around 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area...
Press Association
Additional 2.5 million people will have major illnesses by 2040, report says
An additional 2.5 million people in England will be living with major illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, dementia and depression by 2040, according to a new report.
The study from the Health Foundation found that 9.1 million people in...
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Extreme Close Up push-in push-out - A parasitic worm invasion of a human lymphatic system causes edema in a computer-generated animation.
Extreme Close Up push-in push-out - A parasitic worm invasion of a human lymphatic system causes edema in a computer-generated animation.