Stem cell therapy is a radical new treatment with the potential to restore eyesight and heal injuries. However, many object to its moral implications. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Stem cells can repair or rebuild damaged...

During a visit to his grandmother, Jason and Alice share the news that they are expecting a baby. While the family celebrates the upcoming addition, Alice reflects on the challenges they will face, especially as Jason's health...

After 40 years of trying, why don’t we have an HIV vaccine? Did you know that even without a vaccine, we have antiviral medication that is 99 percent effective at preventing HIV? So why isn’t that good enough? The U.S. and the world have...

This video provides a brief history of smallpox, highlighting the efforts of ancient civilizations and the breakthrough discovery by Edward Jenner that led to the development of a smallpox vaccine. It also discusses the global initiative...

This video explores the advancements in medical research and technology that have allowed us to push the boundaries of life itself. It specifically focuses on the progress made in the treatment of HIV and AIDS, highlighting the...

This video analyzes Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the protagonist, Macbeth, confronts the looming threat of the English army and Malcolm's forces, while grappling with the prophecies that assure his invincibility....

This video explores a significant scene from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macduff and Malcolm discuss overthrowing Macbeth while in England. The focus shifts to King Edward's supposed miraculous healing powers,...

Henry meets a Microscope. He has discovered the cure for smelly burps but when the that cure is lost in an accident it's up to Henry to save the day. Henry becomes a Scientist and after many experiments he recreates the cure once again.

This video explains the difference between a cold and the flu, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to boost the immune system and prevent illnesses. While there is no cure for the common cold due to the...

This video discusses the incredible story of a father and son team who aim to cross over 1100 kilometers of snow and ice on foot in Antarctica, a feat that even the great polar explorer Ernest Shackleton failed to accomplish. What makes...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what causes syphilis, the problems it causes throughout the body, how it is treated, as well as who should consider getting tested.

Drugs can either relieve symptoms (painkillers) or treat the underlying disease (antibiotics). Learn about the drugs you need to know and how they work - including why antibiotics don't work against viruses.

Dr. Forrester explains the difference between drugs that are beneficial to our bodies and drugs that are harmful. She describes the negative impact that the misuse of drugs and illegal drugs can have on each of the body’s systems.

Dive into a Panchatantra tale on judgment.

Miss Palomine recites the poem, “My Vet” and explains that the student can answer questions by using the information in a poem.

Miss Palomine talks about the number of plants that were used in the past and still used today to make medicines. She then talks about how trees benefit people and animals.

We found out who has Avian Bornavirus and we've decided what to do.

Most disorders both mental and physical are managed and not cured. In medicine we think of cure as a total reversal of an illness to the point where there's no evidence of it and it does not return. the closest we get to this...

Mama Polenta tries to cure Shane’s cold but sometimes the simplest solutions are the best.

What was daily life like for a king or queen during the Middle Ages? Contrary to what you might imagine, it didn't involve lounging in robes of silk and satin and indulging in lots of feasting. In reality, the life of medieval royals...

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 65. So if so many people have it, why don’t we have a cure? Let’s talk about why finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease...

Can a person feel no Pain? congenital insensitivity to pain or CIP- which is also known as congenital analgesia, is a condition where the patient cannot feel any physical pain. An Animation about Congenital Insensitivity to Pain. A rare...

We just learned about medicine in the Middle Ages, and the time period that follows is called the Renaissance. What advancements were made during this time? The most important figure in this period of medicine went by the name of...

In one of our first episodes of Healthcare Triage, we discussed how placebo controlled randomized controlled trials showed that sugar doesn't make kids hyper. Placebos, or fake therapies, are important because people who think they're...