It's amazing to think that we've gone from having no idea what air is, to knowing its composition intimately, and even having the ability to filter what's in it. We have produced machines that can remove both pathogens as well as harmful...

Most of us know about anthrax either because of the terrorism involving sending anthrax in the mail, or because of the metal band by the same name. But let's get a closer look at the actual bacterium, Bacillus anthracis.

This video provides a clear and concise explanation of blood pressure as one of the vital signs that determine the body's overall health. It explains the concept of systolic and diastolic pressure, the measurement process, and the normal...

Learn about the bizarre and often dangerous medical treatments used in America up until the 20th century.

Understand what allergies are and their causes such as foods, latex, pollen, and genetic factors. Learn why early detection are so important to allergy management and how antihistamines and adrenaline may be used in severe cases.

It was pretty basic – but also revolutionary! Find out how American physicist William Higinbotham created Tennis For Two and discover its links to the mysterious Manhattan Project.

When a patient must be administered a drug in a medical setting, how does this occur? Well there are lots of ways. Pills or tablets can be ingested orally. There are topical creams, tubes, injections, and more. How does each one work,...

Biodiversity is the variety of life. It can be studied on many levels, from looking at all of the 8.7 million species on our planet to a specific ecosystem like a patch of woodland. In this video we are going to look at the importance of...

This video provides an overview of massage therapy as an alternative therapy for relaxation and muscle relief. It discusses the history of massage, its techniques, and its popularity as a beneficial health treatment....

In 1964, 36th U.S. President, Lyndon B. Johnson commanded the heart of the nation while delivering his "The Great Society" speech. Can you hear any parallels to modern-day America?

A drug is a substance that, when introduced to the body, produces some non-nutritional physiological effect. This includes medicinal drugs as well as recreational drugs, and they take many forms. Focusing predominately on medicinal...

It presents arguments for conservation of biodiversity including narrowly utilitarian, broadly utilitarian and ethical reasons. It also describes in-situ and ex-situ conservations methods.

Lesson on the role and importance of Vitamin D (calcitriol) in calcium absorption and why we actually need vitamin D for proper absorption and utilization of calcium.



Hey everybody! Here is a lesson on the metabolism...

The nugget explains the structure and functions of organs of male and female system. (Addition - Role of glands, section of testis in male; external genitalia and cervix in females)

It define reproductive health, explain the main problems related to reproductive health.List some strategies followed to maintain good reproductive health.

Video lesson on glucose transporters, the different types of glucose transporters such as GLUTs and sodium-dependent glucose transporters (SGLTs), where they are found in the body and their relevance in whole-body...