The Viral Fever
Diabetes Uncovered
In this video, we explore the causes and misconceptions of diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide. We discuss the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the impact of genetics and lifestyle on the development of the...
Visual Learning Systems
Maintaining a Healthy Body: a Healthy Diet
Maintaining a healthy body is a fundamental part of leading a fulfilling, successful life. This series of videos highlights many of the basic things everyone can do to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle. Concepts and terminology...
JJ Medicine
Acanthosis Nigricans - Risks, Pathogenesis and Treatments
Medical Lesson on Acanthosis Nigricans as well as the risks, pathological causes and treatments for acanthosis nigricans. In this lesson, I teach the risks, pathogenesis and treatments for acanthosis nigricans.
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is reaching near-epidemic levels. It is a serious health condition affecting millions of people and increasing their risk for additional health issues. More young people have been diagnosed with diabetes than ever before....
Healthcare Triage
You Can Do a Lot to Prevent Some Cancers
Americans seem very afraid of cancer. Much of this fear is legitimate. Cancer is a significant cause of death. Unlike other causes, it often seems to come out of nowhere. It's the "silent killer". But evidence increasingly argues that...
The Economist
The global obesity crisis
People are getting fatter, especially in poor countries. If current trends continue, there will be more obese children than undernourished ones by 2022.
Healthcare Triage
High BMI is Associated with Higher Mortality. And so is Low BMI.
Having a low BMI is associated with increased mortality. High BMI is too. Keep it in that normal range, y'all. This is Healthcare Triage News.
Curated Video
Culture v2
An introduction to Material Culture, Nonmaterial Culture, Culture lag, Sociobiology.
Neuro Transmissions
The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders
Many of us are lucky enough to live in a world where food is easily accessible. We no longer have to hunt wild animals or scrounge for edible plants to survive. However, in spite of (or likely because of) this luxury, millions of people...
Press Association
Garvey says children are overweight due to being ‘driven everywhere’
Many Irish children are overweight “because they have to be driven everywhere”, the Green Party deputy leader has said. Roisin Garvey made the comments at the Green Party think-in in Dublin, where she said there was a need to expand the...
Curated Video
Eli Lilly releases discounted single-dose vials of Zepbound weight loss drug
Those who used 5-milligram doses had an average 15% weight loss after 72 weeks. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
New research find 14 risk factors from childhood that could prevent dementia
Nearly half of all worldwide dementia cases can be prevented, according to a new report that found that following specific recommendations could greatly reduce your risk for the impairment. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Medication can increase heat illness risk
Preparation and prevention are the most important ways to protect yourself from heat sickness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
The politics behind insurance companies covering weight-loss drugs
Out-of-pocket costs for some prescription weight-loss drugs can hover around $1,000 per month for some individuals.
Press Association
Starmer and Streeting launch child health strategy at Alder Hey
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting visit Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, where they answer questions from staff and tour the facility. Includes quotes from Starmer on the preventative...
Bloomberg
Ozempic Could Impact Food Company Earnings
A new class of weight-loss drugs has rattled global equity markets, sending shares of everything from food and beverage companies to medical-device makers tumbling. As earnings season kicks into high gear, firms are expected to reveal if...
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...
Press Association
Government to announce new strategy to tackle obesity
Boris Johnson will set out the details of the “Better Health” campaign as he looks to tackle the country’s obesity problem. The headline changes in the obesity strategy include banning “buy one, get one free” promotions on fattening...
Curated Video
Good nutrition in infancy may affect adult performance
When do babies decide they don't like the bitter taste of spinach, or suspect that green things don't always taste nice?
That's just one area of study consuming scientists today.
There are many theories, but most are agreed that a...
Curated Video
Man drinks fake fat in NYC health department''s video urging people to cut back on soda
HEADLINE: Man drinks fake fat in NYC anti-soda video
CAPTION: A man drinks a glass of goop made to look like fat in a new video released by the New York City health department as part of a campaign to curb the consumption of sugary...
Press Association
PM: Government has 'fiscal firepower' to support people during cost-of-living crisis
The Government has the “fiscal firepower” to support people through the cost-of-living crisis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Speaking from Powys in Wales, Mr Johnson told Sky News: “We’re putting in huge amounts of support right...
Curated Video
A new CDC study found that many packaged meals and snacks for toddlers contain high levels of salt and sugar, potentially contributing to obesity and other health risks later. The research is based on an analysis of more than 1,000 food labels. (Feb. 2)
SOUNDBITE (English) Kathleen Burnett, Chicago mother of three girls, including two and half year old Sabina:
"I thought was so great _ it was organic, it was, you know, a perfect baby food _ ended up being full of sugar and I didn't even...
Curated Video
Educating young Indians about diabetes prevention
New Delhi, Nov 06, 2008
1. Pan from wide of television in living room to Nandagopal and his wife on his couch
2. Close of remote control in his hands
3. Close of Nandagopal's face
4. Close of wife's face
5. Wide of the couple seated...