SciShow
Mr. Frosty, the Cancer-fighting Gecko
Not only is this gecko adorned with beautiful coloration, but the same thing that makes it look so pretty could help us understand where some our cancers come from and how to stop them from progressing!
SciShow
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Treat All Cancers... By Accident | SciShow News
A universal cure for cancer would be a truly historic achievement in medicine, and it seems that scientists may have found it... by accident.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is it so hard to cure cancer? - Kyuson Yun
We've harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven't found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any...
Bozeman Science
What is Cancer?
In this video Paul Andersen answers the very simple question: What is cancer? He explains how damage to the DNA can create uncontrolled cell growth. He explains how malignant tumors can spread the disease throughout the body and gives...
SciShow
Retroviruses: Microbial Supervillains
Forget your Hans Grubers, Lord Voldemorts, and Hannibal Lecters. It's time to meet some real supervillains. They're called retroviruses, and they actually change their host cell's DNA.
TED Talks
TED: The science of cells that never get old | elizabeth Blackburn
What makes our bodies age ... our skin wrinkle, our hair turn white, our immune systems weaken? Biologist elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer, with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that...
Curated Video
Love & Career Prospects for the Cancer Horoscope Sign
Howcast - Learn about the love and career prospects for people born under the Cancer zodiac sign from astrology expert Lawrence Greco in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand the Cancer Horoscope Sign
Howcast - Learn about the personality traits of people born under the Cancer zodiac sign from astrology expert Lawrence Greco in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Can Yerba Mate Boost Energy?
Howcast - Learn if yerba mate tea can boost energy from nutrition expert Alex Jamieson in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Research Findings on Medical Marijuana
Howcast - Learn what the research says about medical marijuana in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Marijuana & Cancer
Howcast - Learn about marijuana use and cancer in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Can Marijuana Usage Cause Cancer?
Howcast - Find out if marijuana use can give you cancer in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Health Problems Caused by Obesity
Howcast - Learn about the health problems caused by obesity in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Testicular Cancer with Dr. Dhiren Dave
Howcast - Learn about Dr. Dhiren Dave, one of Howcast's experts in testicular cancer, in this video.
Curated Video
Seminomas vs. Nonseminomas Testicular Cancer
Howcast - Learn the difference between seminomas and nonseminomas testicular cancer in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What Is Testicular Cancer?
Howcast - Learn what testicular cancer is in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Understand Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Dhiren Dave
Howcast - Learn about Dr. Dhiren Dave, one of Howcast's experts in erectile dysfunction, in this video.
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
Breakthrough: World's Smallest Computer Diagnoses and Fights Cancer
Researchers at the Mediterranean Institute of Science have developed the world's smallest computer, made entirely of biological molecules. This biomolecular computer can detect changes in the balance of molecules in the body, allowing it...
Science ABC
Why Heart Cancer Is So Rare It (Almost) Never Happens
The heart is practically immune to getting cancer. 2 in 100,000 of those who have cancer are those with a primary cancer of the heart. That is an astonishing low number. So, what is so special about the heart that it rarely, if ever,...
Healthcare Triage
Ten Years Later: The HPV Vaccine is Still Incredible & Lifesaving
We love some good vaccine data, and we were pretty excited to see a new, long-term study published this month on cervical cancer outcomes after the HPV vaccine.
Curated Video
Study Shows Digital Mammography More Effective for Young Women with Dense Breast Tissue
This landmark study highlights the superiority of newer digital mammography techniques over standard X-rays for detecting breast cancer in young women with dense breast tissue. The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating...
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Comet Test for Predicting Radiotherapy Response
The Leicester University scientists have developed a groundbreaking Comet test that can predict a tumor's response to radiotherapy by examining the damage to irradiated cancer cells. This test offers a quick and accurate way for doctors...