Is gluten-free just a fad? What is gluten anyway, and why can't some of us process it? This is the perfect video to break down the anatomy of gluten and the various diseases and symptoms caused by the notorious protein, as...

Food allergies can begin at a very young age. The kids in these videos talk about living with their food allergies. Some allergens include peanuts, strawberries, eggs, and shellfish. What a fantastic video to watch with your class to...

Is gluten really bad for you? Scholars learn why gluten is important in baking by learning about its structure and investigate how it breaks down during digestion—and why some people have a hard time digesting it. Finally, they make a...

Why do some people have allergies, and why are they on the rise? Scientists are working on the answer. An informative video lesson describes body processes when having an allergic reaction as well as therapies and treatments. The...

What's the difference between seasonal allergies and seasonal colds? Learn about one of the most common seasonal allergies, ragweed, through a brief yet informative video as part of the Seasonal Science series. Understand why ragweed is...

Our skin is the first line of defense against insects, parasites, and other irritants. How do we defend it? Step inside the science of scratching with a video from an informative playlist. Topics include how itching evolved, what happens...

Peanut proteins pose potential problems for some people. Individuals learn about peanut allergies and the proteins that cause them. The video from the ACS Reactions channel also contemplates why the number of people with peanut allergies...

Allergies are really just mistakes our immune system makes—and we pay the itchy, watery price! An ACS Reactions lesson outlines the immune response to pollens and other allergens. When the body mistakes these allergens for germs, it...

Are there things mothers can do to prevent their unborn children from having asthma? It turns out the answer is related to the household pets. The video explains how dogs and cats seem to protect the health of babies and children. It...

What triggers asthma? What are the symptoms of an asthma attack? Watch a video that explains how asthma affects the respiratory system and the extra work the lungs have to do when a person is undergoing an asthma attack.

About 40,000 people have sinus surgery every year, hoping to relieve sinus congestion due to allergies. Learners see why some people have allergies and others don't. From flowers' pollen to pet dander, some human immune systems are...

Not everyone looks forward to the spring, because it means allergy season for some. An informative video takes a deeper look into what happens to the immune system when seasonal allergens attack.

It's that time of season again! The wind is adrift and allergies are in the air. Check out this video about allergies to teach your students what to do in case of allergic reactions.

At the elementary school highlighted in this video, administrators work hard to eliminate allergic reactions to various types of food. This is an eye-opening video that is important for cafeterias in all schools. Do your students have...

Why are your eyes so watery? Why is your nose running? You may have allergies! Watch this video for an in-depth look at allergies. A narrator defines allergies alongside a slide show of great images.

Why isn't your immune system fighting against those allergies? In this video you will learn that the immune system detects allergens as harmless. Check out this video to learn more!

This video takes an in depth look at four types of allergies: rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies. Viewers will learn the differences between these allergies and what causes them. There are fantastic images in this...

Food allergies are common amongst human beings. In this video, Dr. Vincent Bellonzi goes in-depth about food allergies and being tested for them. Check this video out for some great information!