You might think of gas masks as clunky military-looking devices. But in the near future, we may need to rely on these filters as part of our everyday lives. In addition to emerging diseases, wildfire frequency has more than tripled, and...

If, for some wild reason, we decided that breeding humongous spiders was a good idea, could we actually pull it off?

New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear...

Scientists have known for some time that certain animals can breathe using their butts, but now, researchers have determined that certain mammals can too! And in very much other news, researchers in Washington state have developed a new...

It’s kind of a pain to get out of the pool just to use the bathroom, plus chlorine is a disinfectant so it is fine to pee in the pool, right? Well, it turns out that might give you some health issues.

How likely is a 21st-century epidemic of the plague? Unlike other diseases, the plague is alive and well in some parts of the world, but scientists and doctors are continuing to develop better treatments.

Join the Amoeba Sisters for a brief tour through the human respiratory system! This video will discuss why the respiratory system is so important and address major structures such as the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, alveoli, and...

Hank gives you five MORE reasons why you should probably avoid smoking, or quit if you already smoke - in addition to those big ones you already know about. These are the weird reasons.

Summer is coming to a close, but there is still time to take a cool, refreshing dip in the water of your choice. Before you do, be sure to check out this swimming compilation to get answers to all the questions you didn’t even know you...

How can smog affect the life expectancy of people? Scientists have investigated the causes and repercussions of The Great Smog of London in 1952, and continue to study the effects of air pollution around the world today.

Heroin is found in many different powdered forms, often mixed with other dangerous substances. How does Heroin affect the brain, and how does this make it one of the most dangerous drugs? Biology - Healthy Living - Heroin is a drug made...

A substance that produces inflammation or pain on contact with skin, eyes, the respiratory system or other membranes such as stomach linings. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...

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Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.

Dr. Forrester provides an overview of the various systems in the human body. She then introduces the circulatory system and describes the critical functions of this amazingly efficient system.

The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems describes the functions of the organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems, including the heart and lungs.

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A study suggests aspirin could reduce health effects of air pollution on the lungs by nearly half.

In this video, we discuss how gas exchange occurs across the respiratory membrane at the alveoli and how this involves Type I Alveolar Cells.

Australia's newly discovered Cedar virus may provide a clue for curing the deadly Hendra and Nipah viruses, which are Henipaviruses carried in the bodily fluids of the Pteropid fruit bat. They have a respective 50 and 75 percent...

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