TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
The word bipolar means 'two extremes.' For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated?...
Crash Course
Trauma & Addiction: Crash Course Psychology
So, what do Batman and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It used to be called "Shellshock" and it can be really really really destructive. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank lays out the low...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What happens when you get heat stroke? - Douglas J. Casa
Have you ever suffered from exertional heat stroke? This condition is caused by intense activity in the heat and is one of the top three killers of athletes and soldiers in training. Douglas J. Casa explains heat stroke's tremendous...
SciShow
Equine Therapy Why Horses Might Make Great Therapy Animals
Psychologists have been using animals in therapy for a long time, but cats and dogs aren’t the only options. Hippotherapy, also known as equine therapy, uses horses in therapies for everything from cerebral palsy to PTSD.
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Drinking Water
This video is explaining how drinking water works for kids.
Curated Video
Positive Results from Phase Three Study of Tarceva: A New Approach to Treating Solid Tumors
Tarceva is a promising new oral anti-cancer drug belonging to a new class of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. It has shown positive results in phase three studies for non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic...
Curated Video
Advancements in Biotechnology: The Future of Drug Discovery
Biotechnology is revolutionizing the drug discovery process with the development of biochips. These innovative chips, such as the optical flow through chip, allow for faster and more accurate analysis of genetic material, leading to the...
Curated Video
Can People With Bipolar Disorder Take Stimulants?
Can people with bipolar disorder take stimulants to treat ADHD? This video addresses this common question, including how stimulants can affect mood stability and the careful management required to balance treatment for both conditions.
Curated Video
Revolutionizing AIDS Diagnosis: Introducing the World's Smallest AIDS Laboratory
The world's smallest AIDS laboratory, developed by Texan entrepreneur Richard Hawkins and researchers from the University of Texas, is a revolutionary device that can quickly and accurately measure CD4 lymphocytes in a small blood...
Curated Video
Advancements in Recombinant DNA Technology: Revolutionizing Medicine
This video discusses the use of recombinant DNA technology in the production of therapeutic proteins. It explains how genetic engineering allows for the mass production of safe and effective versions of proteins that the human body...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Secrets of Bear Hibernation: Potential Insights for Heart Disease Treatments
Researchers at Washington State University's Grizzly Research Center are studying the hibernation patterns of grizzly bears to uncover the secrets behind their ability to prevent heart damage and muscle loss. By training the bears from...
Curated Video
Blood Typing and Transfusions: Saving Lives Through Medical Breakthroughs
This video provides a brief history and development of blood typing and transfusions, highlighting how this medical advancement has saved countless lives. It explores the ancient understanding of blood, the discovery of blood...
Curated Video
Sleepy, Grumpy, Gasping for Air? 7 Sleep Apnea Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
This video explores the often-overlooked connection between sleep apnea and psychiatric problems. Discover seven common signs of sleep apnea, its physical consequences, and its potential impact on mental health. Learn how sleep apnea can...
Curated Video
New Hope for IPF Patients: Breakthrough Treatment Discovered
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a promising new treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a fatal lung disease that currently has no cure. By identifying the gene responsible for the disease and using the cancer...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Blood Test for Monitoring Cancer Treatment Response
Janet Reed, a dedicated teacher and breast cancer survivor, has not let her diagnosis stop her from pursuing her passion. Despite the cancer spreading to her lymph nodes, liver, and brain, Janet continues to teach and inspire her...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing the Treatment of Varicose Veins: Laser Technology
Varicose veins, a common condition characterized by dilated veins and pooling of blood in the lower extremities, can be unsightly and painful. In the past, treatment involved major surgery and weeks of recovery. However, with the...
Curated Video
Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers - Risk Identification
We will look at the first step in cyber risk management: cyber risk identification.
Curated Video
These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
Curated Video
Control
A vital reference in a scientific experiment, to which the system under test can be compared. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Neutralisation
The chemical process by which a base neutralises an acid, producing a salt and water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Blood Transfusion: Falklands
Lessons from the frontline: why the experiences of soldiers in the Falklands War made doctors rethink how they treat severe trauma wounds. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. During the Falklands conflict, wounded soldiers in the...
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
Blood Transfusion: Vietnam
Lessons from the frontline: why the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War made doctors rethink how they treat severe trauma wounds. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. During the Vietnam War, emergency blood transfusions given...
Curated Video
The Lobotomist
Ice-pick lobotomy was once believed to be a successful treatment for mental illness. Why did people suppose it worked, and what has it taught us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr Walter Freeman introduced...