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...
Curated Video
Historic first: Childhood obesity tops underweight globally
New ReviewUNICEF reports obese children now outnumber underweight globally, with 1 in 10 affected; ultra-processed foods cited as a major factor. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Fighting obesity in India | why were samosas and jalebis making headlines?
On Gravitas Plus with @mollygambhir: Why were samosas and jalebis making headlines in India? How serious is the obesity crisis in India? What causes obesity? Do you watch what you eat? Do you know what's in your food?
Curated Video
Cancer rates among young Canadians on the rise
Cancer rates among young Canadians are rising according to a new study, with one possible explanation being an uptick in people who carry excess weight. Physicians are trying to understand how to catch these cases early.
Curated Video
Obesity report highlights risk of Type 2 diabetes for 'slightly' overweight people
Health experts say a new study on obesity sheds more light on the link between weight gain and the risk of serious disease and death. The massive research project – which involved nearly three million sets of data – suggests that even...
Curated Video
Diabetes a huge health problem in Canada, and it's on the rise | Health Panel
The number of Canadians living with diabetes is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years. A growth which has strong links to a rise in obesity, sugar intake and lack of exercise. So, can we stem the tide of this disease? And...
Curated Video
How lack of sleep could be affecting your memory | In-Depth
Back in 2005, Canadians averaged about eight hours of sleep a night. By 2013, that dropped to seven. Now about 40 per cent of Canadians are dealing with some kind of sleep disorder. Something about sleep keeps our bodies and minds from...
Curated Video
WeightWatchers' new plan draws heavy criticism
WeightWatchers' new plan to help youth stay healthy is drawing heavy criticism from dietitians. The company says it's not just focusing on calorie-counting anymore but rather healthy eating. However, WeightWatchers is now facing calls to...
Curated Video
Obese patients' special problems with health care
As obesity rates in Canada continue to rise, are hospitals ill-prepared to treat them?
Curated Video
Loneliness: a major public health risk?
Loneliness is a major public health risk and even more dangerous than alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, obesity and air pollution, says Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Curated Video
11 Cancers You Can Get from Being Overweight
11 types of cancer thought to be related to over eating
Curated Video
Ontario menu labelling law takes effect Jan. 1
Legislation requires restaurants with 20 or more locations to clearly display caloric information for all food and drink items
Curated Video
Waistline wake-up call
Being normal weight with a fat abdomen is deadlier than carrying excess fat elsewhere on the body, new study finds
Curated Video
Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
Curated Video
Parents Do Not Recognize Obesity In their Children
The Latest High Impact Medical News, Encapsulated and Physician Delivered
Curated Video
Baby-bottle size matters
Infants who drink formula from a larger bottle could be more likely to gain weight faster