Healthcare Triage
There Are Way too Many False Positives in Prenatal Screenings
Prenatal testing can provide valuable information for anyone with a baby on the way. However, a recent report suggests that for some syndromes, these tests are wrong a majority of the time. It’s not because the tests are “bad”, though,...
Healthcare Triage
What's the Research on Abortion Access and Public Health?
Health policies, including those related to abortion, should be guided by data. So what do the data have to say about restricting abortion access? How might it impact public health in the United States and what are some of the best ways...
Healthcare Triage
Emergency Contraception and Abortion Medications
Pharmaceutical options for both emergency contraception and abortion are available to those who can get pregnant. In this episode we take a look at the availability of these medications, how they work, and the differences between them.
Healthcare Triage
Is Marijuana Safe During Pregnancy?
Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug among pregnant people, and there are a lot of clashing opinions about whether or not it's safe. But what do the data say? Today we dive into the studies about marijuana use during...
Healthcare Triage
Aspartame and Autism?
What's the deal with Aspartame and Autism? Whenever you see a study claiming that a single ingredient has a specific link to a specific health outcome, you should immediately feel wary. That’s because it is nearly impossible to conduct a...
Curated Video
Maternal Marvels: The Super Senses of Pregnancy and Motherhood
Explore the enhanced senses that develop during pregnancy, such as heightened smell, which persists into motherhood, allowing new mothers to recognize their baby's unique scent and cries among many. This video delves into the scientific...
PBS
Pontianak: The Vengeful, Violent Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this...
Institute of Human Anatomy
What Pregnancy Does to the Body
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses several of the changes that occur during pregnancy, such as morning sickness, fatigue, changes in taste, and the shifting of internal organs due to uterine growth.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - How do Pregnancy Tests Work? #41
In this video we cover: - How the hormone HCG is used in pregnancy tests - How pregnancy tests use monoclonal antibodies to give a positive result in the presence of HCG - What a positive result on a pregnancy test may look like in real...
Curated Video
Harriet R. Gold Boudinot: Interracial Marriage in Early America
The interracial marriage of Harriet R. Gold and Elias Boudinot transcended racial taboos of the 1800s, leaving a lasting impact on both the Cherokee and Cornwall communities.
PBS
Why Doesn't the US Have Paid Parental Leave?
The day is finally here! Your baby has arrived and you're officially a new parent! But how long until that new baby smell wears off and you're forced to return to work and find reliable childcare? Today Danielle looks at the history...
The Guardian
How heat is radically altering Americans' lives before they're even born
Even before a child is born in the US, their race plays a huge part in how they'll experience heat and pollution. It starts with America's history of racist housing policies that segregated families of color into undesirable...
Curated Video
Postpartum Depression - What it Really Looks Like
What Postpartum Depression Really Looks Like. This is part one of a series I’m doing on women’s mental health topics. This video is based on a viewer question from Dr. Mohammed El Sherif who is a obstetrician gynecologist with his own...
Curated Video
Is ADHD Real? – Difference in the ADHD Brain
Is ADHD real? ADHD is a real brain problem that can be helped. That's what I'm going to to talk about this video. ADD and ADHD are the same disorder, the official name is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. People tend to say "ADD"...
Mr. Beat
When Abortion Became Legal | Roe v. Wade
In the first episode of Supreme Court Briefs, Mr. Beat explains one of the most controversial cases in American history- Roe v. Wade. A young woman named Norma McCorvey was single, pregnant, and scared about her future. She wanted an...
Curated Video
Preventing Pregnancy
The following video compares abstinence to common birth control methods using a visual demonstration.
Curated Video
Sandra Day O’Connor: “Don’t Take the Bait”
The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.
Neuro Transmissions
How cats manipulate your brain with parasites
The archetype of the crazy cat lady is embedded in our culture. You know the type. But could your cats actually cause that kind of behavior? Perhaps a parasite taking over your brain? Even if you don't think it can control your mind, it...
Neuro Transmissions
My baby's brain from conception to birth
What happens to your brain BEFORE birth? Growing an entire mind in nine months is a pretty enormous accomplishment! A baby's brain goes from just a couple of cells to a neuron-dense powerhouse. But what does the brain development of a...
Vlogbrothers
On Condom Failure
I have always thought that sex ed and statistics should be the same course. There's no better way to show how vital stats is to your every day life than to look at statistics. Probabilities are so easy to misunderstand, and there are a...
Curated Video
How Twins are Made | Identical, Fraternal, and Others??
Do you know how twins are made? I was surprised to learn how many people thought they knew but didn't. In this video, I clear up any confusion related to twinning (from a biological perspective). Watch this video and impress your friends...
Curated Video
Ireland: divided by abortion
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Female Reproductive Cycle: Hormone Differences in Men vs Women
The video explains the female reproductive cycle, including changes in hormone levels and the process of ovulation. It also compares the hormone levels of men and women, highlighting the significant fluctuations women experience...
Healthcare Triage
Inductions Don't Necessarily Lead to C-Sections, and the Declining Rate of Unintentional Pregnancy
Labor induction doesn't lead to more C-sections, and the unintended birth rate is dropping in the US. This is Healthcare Triage News.