SciShow
How One Disease Changed What We Know About Medicine - Twice
Searching for a cure for rickets led to the discovery of vitamin D. Fortifying foods with vitamin D led to another disease, and a whole new way to view genetic disease in general.
SciShow
Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?
The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?
SciShow
Breast Cancer gets Worse in the Spring and Fall. But...Why?
Seasonal illnesses from infectious diseases aren’t a new concept, but a few decades ago public health experts began to notice the same behavior in some non-infectious diseases like breast cancer. These patterns have helped us learn a lot...
Bozeman Science
Integumentary System
In this video Paul Andersen details the important structures and functions of the integumentary system. The integumentary system includes the skin, hair and nails in humans.
Bozeman Science
The Brain
In this video Paul Andersen explains the structures and functions of seventeen major parts of the brain. He begins with a quick discussion of brain evolution and ends with a review of the major parts presented inside the brainstem,...
Curated Video
Vitamin
An organic compound required by organisms in very small quantities for growth and to maintain good health. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Cholesterol
A type of lipid found in the tissues of humans and other animals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
Curated Video
5 Supplements That Might Not Be Worth the Hype
Dietary supplements have become a staple of the American diet, with half of all American adults taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplement regularly. But how much of the supplements craze is backed by research? With a panel of...
Curated Video
Does Vitamin D Help Sleep? Yes and See Exactly Why
Do you have trouble sleeping? You may be missing this natural ingredient in your life. In this video, I talk about the importance of vitamin D for sleep and offer some tips on how to get more of it. References Nair R, Maseeh A. Vitamin...
Curated Video
The Marvelous Milk Group
The Food Detective Berry Blue talks about the milk group. She explains that in addition to providing protein, milk is one of the best sources of calcium.
Healthcare Triage
Most People Don't Need Vitamin D Supplements
There's a big study out from The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Systematic Review. Meta Analysis. Trial sequential analysis. This one’s got it all!
Healthcare Triage
Vitamin D Supplements Continue to Be Unnecessary
There are several news studies that confirm what we've been saying for years. Vitamin D supplements don't do much, and are unnecessary for just about everybody.
Healthcare Triage
Your Questions Answered!
Aaron Carroll and Tiffany Doherty address viewer questions about tobacco research, vitamin D, Coronavirus, breast milk production, and whether sports drinks help with a fever!
Next Animation Studio
New study suggests exposure to sunlight could alter gut microbiome in humans
Exposure to ultraviolet rays may increase biodiversity of the gut microbiome in humans.
Catalyst University
Chronic Kidney Disease EXPLAINED [Pathogenesis, Effects, & Staging]
In this video, we explore the pathogenesis, systemic effects, and clinical staging of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Catalyst University
Complete Melanin Biosynthesis Pathway | Eumelanin & Pheomelanin
In this video, we will discuss the metabolic pathway for melanin biosynthesis. We will also differentiate the separate pathways for Eumelanin & Pheomelanin.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Vitamin D for Your Body: Synthesis and Functions Explained
This video discusses the importance of vitamin D in the body, how it is synthesized through the skin, liver, and kidneys, and how it affects calcium absorption and bone health. It also explores the potential effects of vitamin D on the...
Catalyst University
The Integumentary System | The Epidermis
In this video, we explore the superficial skin layer, the epidermis. We will learn the structure and function of each of the layers [including stratum lucidum in thick skin].
Next Animation Studio
Vitamin D linked to health benefits
Recent studies have linked Vitamin D to a number of health benefits. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that adding Vitamin D to sperm increases sperm motility by up to 7%. A study in Neurology suggests a link...
Mazz Media
Integumentary System (Overview)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that the integumentary system is the body’s barrier between its interior and the outside. It is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. Students will come...
Catalyst University
Vitamin D | Biosynthesis & the Vitamin D Receptor
In this video, we discuss the biosynthetic pathway for vitamin D and how vitamin D exerts its functions at the gene expression level. We also explore the clinical affect of statin therapy on vitamin D levels.
Curated Video
A Comprehensive Overview of Milk
Infants usually get the nutrients they need to grow and survive from their mother's milk. As we get older, some people drink the milk of other animals like cows to get nutrients, while other people develop lactose intolerance. Explore...
JJ Medicine
Vitamin D and Calcium Absorption - Biochemistry Lesson
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 of vitamin D, the...
Mazz Media
Integumentary System
In this live-action program viewers will learn that the integumentary system is the body's barrier between its interior and the outside. It is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. Students will come...