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Breakthrough in Identifying Gene Linked to Aging and Heart Disease
British medical researchers at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester have made significant progress in identifying a gene linked to the aging process. By studying the telomeres region at the ends of chromosomes, which protect them from damage,...
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Revolutionizing Heart Health: The Palm-Sized Heart Watch Device
Introducing the palm-sized heart watch device, a revolutionary electrocardiogram that connects patients and doctors via mobile phone. This device allows doctors to monitor a patient's heart in real-time, making accurate diagnoses no...
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How to Stop Aging (and Should We?)
What is the future of aging? People aren’t dying as early or as easily as they used to. Innovations in medicine, health, and hygiene have helped us extend our lives by decades, but what comes next? Would you rather live to be a hearty...
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ADHD Meds & Heart Attack Risk: Is Your Medicine Safe?
This video provides a thorough understanding of Adderall's sympathomimetic actions, the risk factors for those with pre-existing heart conditions, and the significance of dosages. Dr. Marks also examines the findings of a 2022...
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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...
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Factpack: Power of Plants
Plants can offer amazing medical cures - even the poisonous ones. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning...
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Factpack: Fruit Flies
Discover how the humble fruit fly is helping scientists to fight Parkinson's disease and even cancer. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use...
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Obesity - Global Health Issue
Over 500 million people suffer from obesity worldwide, posing a significant risk to health. Discover how a combination of fat rich diets and lack of exercise are at the root of the problem. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points....
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Plants and Medicine
Discover how artichokes, garlic and poppies play important roles in medicine, pain management and the treatment of disease. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The medicinal properties of plants have saved countless lives. Over half of...
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Omega-3: Healthy Fat?
The story of an extreme experiment which reversed scientific opinion on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In 1979, Prof Sinclair conducted an extreme experiment to prove his...
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The Cardiac Cycle Simplified - What You Need to Know
If you want to understand the cardiac cycle, you need to watch this video. In it, I break down the phases of the cardiac cycle. I talk about Atrial Systole, Ventricular Systole, Diastole, and other concepts you need to understand to have...
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How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid
Weird History Food will tell you who exactly built the Food Pyramid. While the Egyptian Pyramids have created vast conspiracies about who made them, the American Food Pyramid is pretty obvious - Big Food Business. Get your veggies,...
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Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023 - Download Dataset
In this video, you will learn how to download the UCI heart disease dataset. This clip is from the chapter "Sigmoid Neuron Implement with Python" of the series "Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023".In this section, you will learn how to...
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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...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarians: The Key to Longevity
This video explores the fascinating lives of centenarians like Nadine Parker and Reuben Landau, shedding light on the genetic factors that may contribute to their longevity. Doctor Thomas Pearls' research on centenarians reveals the...
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Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope to Heart Disease Patients
This video highlights a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for heart disease developed by Peravite in Thailand. The treatment involves injecting adult stem cells from the patient's own blood into the heart, leading to the growth of new...
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Revolutionizing Heart Disease Detection: The Power of Multi Slice CT Coronary Angiography
This video discusses the prevalence of heart disease in America and introduces a new medical imaging technology called Multi Slice Computer Tomography Coronary Angiography (MSCT). This advanced form of CT scan uses 64 sensors and rapid...
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Advancements in Coronary Bypass Surgery: Promising Genetic Techniques to Prevent Recurrence of Heart Disease
Coronary bypass surgery, while effective, is not a permanent solution for heart disease as new obstructions can develop in the replacement blood vessels. Professor Kingbo Shu and his team at Saint George's Hospital Medical School have...
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Successful Trial of Lipitor: Promising Results Lead to Early Termination
A new drug called Lipitor, designed to combat cholesterol, has shown remarkable success in reducing heart attacks and strokes among 5000 patients. The trial, which involved 10,000 individuals at risk of heart disease or strokes with...
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Benefits and Considerations of Aspirin Use for Heart Health
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the potential benefits of regular low-dose aspirin intake for women over 55 with heart disease risk factors. They suggest that aspirin can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and even some cancers....
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Revolutionary Heart Monitoring Mobile Phone: Saving Lives on the Go
The heart phone is a revolutionary mobile telephone equipped with ECG transmission capabilities that allows heart disease sufferers to instantly transmit their cardiac data to medical professionals. With the ability to diagnose and...
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Wellbeing A-Z -Japanese diet
discover why the Japanese diet of raw fish keeps the Japanese people from developing diseases like diabetes and heart disease;
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Cracking the Egg Debate: Are Eggs a Healthy Choice?
This video explores the debate surrounding eggs and cholesterol, highlighting the nutritional benefits of eggs while also discussing the potential risks associated with high egg consumption. It emphasizes the importance of moderation and...