You might know about HDL or good cholesterol. And you might know about LDL or bad cholesterol. But do you know about LP(a) or Lipoprotein A? It's pretty common and pretty bad and we should talk about it.



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The hardened residue scraped off your teeth at the dentist is called your dental calculus, and your dental calculus is the only part of your body that actually fossilizes while you’re alive! And scientists have figured out how to study &...

What's the scoop on slime? You may have seen green slime on some TV show challenges, but turns out there is some pretty cool slime that occurs naturally in nature! For some animals, slime is vital to their daily lives! Join Stefan Chin...

Days before this talk, journalist Naomi Klein was on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico, looking at the catastrophic results of BP's risky pursuit of oil. Our societies have become addicted to extreme risk in finding new energy, new financial...

In the 1970s, astronomers Carl Sagan and Frank Drake developed the first messages intentionally sent out of our solar system. But how do you describe yourself to beings who have no concept of life on Earth?

There’s nothing fun about getting a cavity! It can feel like there’s not much you can do to prevent them, but researchers are working on several ways to tackle their main cause so we can create a cavity-free world!

Heart attacks are the number 1 cause of death worldwide in the 21st century, but we weren't sure what caused them until 1980.

Everyone loves slime... until it starts coming out of someone's nose, then all of a sudden it's "gross." But this slimy stuff is also really important to the lives of many animals, including humans!

Tribology: it's a funny-sounding word you might not have heard before, but it could change how you see and interact with the physical world, says mechanical engineer Jennifer Vail. Offering lessons from tribology -- the study of friction...

Slime can be great, but when it's the wrong kind of slime (you know, the kind that can kill you?), it gets added to the list of things Hank wishes he didn't have to worry about. Scientists call it biofilm, and it's a type of bacterial...

If you lined up all the blood vessels in your body, they'd be 60 thousand miles long. And every day, they carry the equivalent of over two thousand gallons of blood to the body's tissues. What effect does this pressure have on the walls...

This video is brought to you by the Child and Teen Checkups program of the Minnesota Department of Health.

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Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque along the gum line, which releases toxins that irritate the gums and cause them to become inflamed. Prevent gum disease by keeping your gums healthy.

Animation showing the build up of plaque in the arteries, slowing or blocking the flow of blood in the body

What happens in a heart attack

An animated look at coronary artery disease

Pupil outcome: I can explain the importance of healthy teeth and how to maintain good oral hygiene. Key learning points: - Different types of teeth include incisors, canines, premolars and molars. - Brushing and flossing help remove...

In this video, the speaker discusses the connection between inflammation and heart attacks/strokes. They highlight the importance of reducing inflammation to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The video mentions that a simple...

This video recounts the tragic Munich Air Disaster of 1958, in which British European Airways Flight 609 crashed while carrying the Manchester United football team. The incident resulted in the loss of lives, including players and staff...

In the 1970s, launched aboard a space probe was what is considered one of the most important scientific diagrams ever created. If found by extraterrestrial life, the plaque explains details about the human race and where we are in the...

Your teeth are exceptionally strong, but without the proper care they can be easily damaged. Learn how a few simple steps can help avoid tooth decay. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. A build-up of plaque on your teeth can lead...

Top tips for keeping your teeth healthy.
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