SciShow
The Problem with Bee Venom Therapy
Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?
SciShow
Why Are Some People Double-Jointed?
You might have a friend who is “double-jointed" and can bend their fingers in freaky ways. Why are they are so flexible?
SciShow
The Problem with Bee Venom Therapy
Does bee venom therapy work? Stings cause pain, itching, or even death in some people, so how might potential benefits outweigh the risks?
SciShow
Seasonal Genes & The Science of Fear
This week on SciShow News, we explore how our genes change with the seasons! Plus, it turns out that even flies get scared sometimes.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do your knuckles pop? - Eleanor Nelsen
Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? Eleanor Nelsen gives the facts behind joint popping.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why haven't we cured arthritis? | Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust
The bad backs, elbow pain, and creaky knees so common in older people often aren't just "old age." In fact, the source of this stiffness plagues many young people as well. The culprit is arthritis: a condition that affects over 90...
SciShow
A New Map of the Human Brain!
More detailed brain scans reveal that the brain is more complicated than we thought! And cloned sheep might be healthier than we thought!
TED Talks
Carl June: A "living drug" that could change the way we treat cancer
Carl June is the pioneer behind CAR T-cell therapy: a groundbreaking cancer treatment that supercharges part of a patient's own immune system to attack and kill tumors. In a talk about a breakthrough, he shares how three decades of...
TED Talks
Kevin Stone: The bio-future of joint replacement
Arthritis and injury grind down millions of joints, but few get the best remedy -- real biological tissue. Kevin Stone shows a treatment that could sidestep the high costs and donor shortfall of human-to-human transplants with a novel...
SciShow
Is Running Really Bad for Your Knees
Have you ever worried that running causes more problems than it solves?
SciShow
Why Are Some People Double-Jointed?
You might have a friend who is “double-jointed" and can bend their fingers in freaky ways. Why are they are so flexible?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir
There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Device Offers Hope for Relief from Aches and Pains in Old Age
Introducing the Micro Ace, a revolutionary machine that offers hope for relief from aches and pains in old age. By applying electric currents similar to those generated by the body itself, this device has already shown favorable results...
Curated Video
New Hope for Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Potential of Humira
Humira is a new drug that offers hope for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a painful and debilitating condition. By targeting and blocking the substance in the joint that causes inflammation and pain, it can stop the...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Most Painful Surgery Ever?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surgical procedure known as a total knee arthroplasty, and what a patient can expect during and after it's been performed.
Curated Video
Senior Rabbit Care
Jessi and Cheeks the rabbit talk about some of the ways we can help make the lives of our aging rabbit friends as comfortable as they can be.
Curated Video
Cas the Arctic Fox Is Getting Old
Our older fox, Cas, is entering his golden years and we love him so much that we want to give him everything he needs to live as many good days as he has left. He's still happy and hopping and we're still by his side every step of the way!
Professor Dave Explains
The Golden Era of Pharmaceutical Research
After WWII, the leadership of the pharma industry was taken over by America, just as with many other industries. And heavy investment in pharma research produced some spectacular breakthroughs that made this post-war era the "Golden Era...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Antirheumatics (DMARDs)
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily attacks the lining of the joints. While we are familiar with NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory properties, with RA a much more useful class of drugs is DMARDs, or...
Catalyst University
Physiological Mechanism of Popping ("Cracking") Joints
Have you ever wondered why or how your joints pop? In this video, I explain the physiological mechanism underlying the cracking or popping of joints such as those in the fingers or neck. The exact reasons may surprise you.
Catalyst University
Gout [Part 1] | Purine Degradation, Uric Acid, & Hyperuricemia
In this video, we do an introduction to gout by discussing purine degradation, uric acid production, and hyperuricemia. We also discuss why uric acid is not degraded further in humans by looking at the biochemistry.
JJ Medicine
Lupus Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) | Skin, Joints, Organ Systems
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; which we call simply Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune condition involving multisystem inflammation. The etiology of lupus is unknown; however, the pathophysiology of lupus involves production of...
Planet PE
Anatomy and Physiology BTEC SPORT Level 3 UNIT 1- factors affecting the skeletal system
In this latest revision podcast we are looking at the additional factors of age, osteporosis and arthritis.
Catalyst University
The Unloader Brace for Knee OA | How Does It Work?
In this video, we explore the unloader brace for knee osteoarthritis (OA), what it can be used for, and how it is thought to work mechanically.