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Brazil Health
New ReviewReview key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...
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How to Help Stop the Spread of Malaria
Howcast -Malaria spreads through bites from infected mosquitoes. Help stop this preventable and treatable disease with these tips.
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For the first time, WHO recommends widespread malaria vaccination
Malaria vaccine brings 'glimmer of hope' for Africa, WHO says
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WHO director general says malaria vaccine will be significant part of public health history
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says vaccine has been more than 30 years in the making.
Makematic
The Southern Colonies
What was life like in the Southern Colonies? Explore this region’s unique history, from the founding of Jamestown to their complex social, political and economic legacy.
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Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
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Revolutionizing Malaria Treatment: The Quest for Affordable Medication
This video highlights the potential of artemisinin, a substance found in the Chinese Wormwood plant, to cure malaria. With millions of people dying from this disease each year, finding an affordable and effective solution is crucial....
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Football for a Cause: Fighting Malaria and HIV/AIDS through Charity Matches
The video highlights how football is being used as a powerful tool to raise awareness and funds for important causes such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. It showcases the efforts of FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and other football legends in...
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Using Nuclear Technology to Combat Malaria: The Potential Solution to Save Millions
This video highlights the devastating impact of malaria, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where millions of people, mostly young children, die each year. It introduces the innovative approach of using nuclear technology to combat...
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These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
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Infeccioso
Una enfermedad infecciosa es la que provoca un agente biológico como un virus, una bacteria o un hongo, que puede transmitirse de un organismo a otro.
Twig - Biología
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Las plantas y la medicina
Descubre el importante papel de las alcachofas, el ajo y las amapolas en la medicina, para aliviar el dolor y tratar enfermedades.
Twig - Biología - Las plantas - La energía y el crecimiento
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Infectious
An infectious disease is one caused by a biological agent such as a virus, bacterium, or fungi, that can be passed from one organism to another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Factpack: Deadliest Animals
Which animal poses a major threat to humans? You may be surprised. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the...
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Plants and Medicine
Discover how artichokes, garlic and poppies play important roles in medicine, pain management and the treatment of disease. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The medicinal properties of plants have saved countless lives. Over half of...
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Malaria: The Global Fight Against a Deadly Disease
Malaria is a highly prevalent parasitic disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by mosquitoes. It affects millions of people worldwide, particularly children, leading to significant mortality and long-term impairments....
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Mars Rovers
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
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Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Malaria!
Malaria kills a lot of people every year, and many of those people are young children. Developing a vaccine against this deadly disease has been a long and difficult journey, but there’s been a breakthrough! While we are still working...
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Combatting Malaria: The Sterile Insect Technique
The International Atomic Energy Agency in Austria is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to combat malaria by utilizing the sterile insect technique (SIT). By releasing radiation-sterilized male mosquitoes into the population, they...
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Using Fungus to Combat Malaria: A Promising Solution
Researchers have discovered a fungus that can significantly reduce the spread of malaria by targeting the female mosquito that transmits the disease. By spraying the fungus onto areas where mosquitoes rest, the parasite carried by the...
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Medicinal Wonders of the Tropical Rainforest
This video explores the medicinal properties of various plants and animals in the tropical rainforest, such as the fertilance viper's venom for treating high blood pressure and the Madagascar periwinkle's role in curing acute lymphocytic...
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Genetic Engineering: Transforming Mosquitoes into Disease Fighters against Malaria
Scientists at Imperial College in London are researching ways to combat malaria by genetically modifying mosquitoes. By identifying genes in other mosquito species that kill the malaria parasite, they aim to transfer these genes to the...
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Unveiling the Malaria and Mosquito Genomes: A Promising Path Towards Anti-Malaria Drug Development
Malaria, a deadly disease affecting millions worldwide, is in urgent need of effective treatment options due to the growing resistance to existing drugs. However, recent advancements in mapping the malaria parasite and mosquito genomes...