Edward Jenner explains what smallpox is, why people feared it so much and how inoculations were sometimes used to protect people.

In part 4 of this series John Snow describes how he investigated the cause of the outbreak of cholera.

A look at people's reaction to the plague and how they dealt with it.

Part 2 of this series, Mary describes her first experience of treating cholera victims in Panama. 

Sulbutamol (commonly known as albuterol) is a common bronchodilator used to treat asthma. In this video we will look at how this drug interacts with smooth muscle cells. We'll also learn how muscarinic receptor antagonists...

Formerly a problem confined mainly to the more prosperous southern regions of Brazil, AIDS has made its way to the northern city of Salvador.

The Romans were very much known for practicality, sanitation, technology and engineering. Interesting to<br/>
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Part 6 of this series is an overview of Mary Seacole's life and work in the Crimea.

This video provides a basic understanding of antibiotics and painkillers, explaining how they work, what they are used for, and their limitations. The video discusses the difference between bacterial and viral diseases and emphasizes the...

Vaccines contain weakened or inactive copies of diseases. When injected, they stimulate the immune system to develop immunity against those diseases, protecting individuals from future infections. Vaccines have greatly reduced the...

The ancients blamed all sorts of medical problems on demons: headaches? stomach pain? eye infection? They would say a demon caused it. But why associated demons with medicine?

Nanotechnology is a very diverse field that is having bigger and bigger impacts on the world. Nanotechnology has applications in medicine, cars, spacecrafts, food, electronics, and materia

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We are probably familiar with herpes as a sexually transmitted disease, but we want to know as much as we can about this virus and the things it can do. What is the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? How does viral transmission work?...

Rennie McQuilkin, has an extensive background participating in poetry readings and workshops in Connecticut, and beyond, has had a distinguished literary career with several published full-length collections of poetry. His work...

Communication Professor Reacts to a contentious moment between Joe Rogan and Dr. Sanjay Gupta (CNN). Was it a knockout? Notice the key conversational moments or power struggle between the two personalities on Rogan's podcast.

Learn how to use the new feature which allows you to use reminders alongside events in your Google Calendar.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 06: A 17-YEAR-OLD girl with paralysed arms has sworn that she’ll never let her disability stop her from dancing. Sarah Todd Hammer, from Atlanta, was just eight years old when she developed acute flaccid...

The Greeks invented the first medical science surpassing myths on diseases as punishing sins of humans rather the factors behind causing them. Discoveries by philosophers on navigation, volume of water in a tub and many more.

The impact of antibiotics on human health cannot be overstated. They are a big deal. And thanks to evolution, more and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Is there anything we can do? Yes. Let's talk about it.

Dan the dog is down in the dumps with a very bad headache. Join Dan on his visit to the doctor’s office for the first time. Help Dan understand the importance of seeking help when he feels unwell.



This lesson will teach your...

The Kiboomers! Found a Peanut is a fun children's song. It is popular to sing along to, as it has very repetitive song lyrics which are easy to memorize.



Listen to our 'Found a Peanut'...

CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MARCH 12, 2019: A YOUNG woman suffers from a genetic condition that causes huge tumours to grow on her legs and hips. Karina Rodini, 28, who resides in Curitiba, Brazil, was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type I at...

The discovery of insulin by Canadian researchers Banting and Best, set to Canadian balladeer Stan Rogers' classic sea shanty "Barrett's Privateers"

In this video, we discuss the biomechanics of cervical flexion and extension in DETAIL.