TED Talks
Sandrine Thuret: You can grow new brain cells. Here's how
Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers research and practical advice on how we can help our brains better perform neurogenesis—improving mood, increasing memory formation and...
JJ Medicine
What to Do and Not Do with Enlarged Prostate | Lifestyle Modifications
An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older. Certain lifestyle and day-to-day activities (including use of certain medications and...
SWPictures
Vaccine Hunters: A Cure for Poverty
The big issues, the controversies, the debates – and the future. Despite the excellent track record of vaccines in some quarters they are still treated with considerable suspicion. How can – and should – these doubters be convinced? In...
Curated Video
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....
JJ Medicine
Beverages to Avoid with Enlarged Prostate | Reduce Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Beverages to Avoid with Enlarged Prostate | Reduce Symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older....
JJ Medicine
Medications to Avoid with Enlarged Prostate | Reduce Symptoms and Risk of Prostate Enlargement
An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older. Certain medications (including common over the counter medications) can influence the...
Mazz Media
Smoking Kills (Diseases Caused by Smoking)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Students will come to understand that when a person smokes, hundreds of toxic chemicals are inhaled with every puff and many...
Mazz Media
Smoking Kills (Diseases Caused by Smoking)
In this live-action program viewers will learn that smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Students will come to understand that when a person smokes, hundreds of toxic chemicals are inhaled with every puff and many...
Healthcare Triage
Nutrition Studies Are Just Terrible
Nutrition studies are really, really bad a lot of the time. Sometimes researchers don't do careful work, and the systems in place don't always prevent weak research from being published. Add that to the fact that media outlets tend to...
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Green Tea: A Time-Honored Tradition
Discover the ancient health secrets of green tea from Japan and China, known for promoting digestion, regulating blood sugar levels, and improving heart health. Packed with antioxidants called catechins, green tea has been shown to...
JJ Medicine
Albinism | Genetics, Different Types, and What You Need to Know
Lesson on Albinism. The genetic condition known as albinism is more aptly known as oculocutaneous albinism due to its ocular and cutaneous manifestations. An individual with albinism is colloquially known as an “albino”. Oculocutaneous...
Weird History
Most Common Killers In Ancient Rome and Greece
Common causes of death in ancient Greece and Rome had a lot to do with a lack of modern healthcare and wellness. In an urban society with no central plumbing, impure water supplies that transmitted bacteria, and insufficient medical...
AllTime 10s
10 Disturbing Government Cover-Ups Hidden From The Public
The government is there to prevent anarchy and even possibly act as a safety net for those who are most vulnerable in our society. But that is unfortunately not always the case, as the following 10 examples demonstrate.
TED Talks
Ben Goldacre: Battling bad science
Every day there are news reports of new health advice, but how can you know if they're right? Doctor and epidemiologist Ben Goldacre shows us, at high speed, the ways evidence can be distorted, from the blindingly obvious nutrition...
Amoeba Sisters
Epigenetics
You know all about how DNA bases can code for an organism's traits, but did you know there's more influencing phenotype than just the bases? Explore epigenetics with the Amoeba Sisters by learning about a few types of epigenetic marks...
TED Talks
Gregory Petsko: The coming neurological epidemic
Biochemist Gregory Petsko makes a convincing argument that, in the next 50 years, we'll see an epidemic of neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's, as the world population ages. His solution: more research into the brain and its...
Healthcare Triage
The Cases For and Against Circumcision
In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a policy statement in which they said that the benefits of male circumcision outweighed the risks of the procedure. They cited health benefits which, while not great enough to warrant...
JJ Medicine
Achalasia | Pathophysiology, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Achalasia | Pathophysiology, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Achalasia is an acquired esophageal motility disorder that is caused by inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. Multiple potential causes have been...
Mazz Media
The Truth About Smoking: Short and Long-Term Effects of Tobacco Use
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, societal, and health implications of smoking cigarettes. It outlines the evolution of attitudes towards smoking, the addictive nature of nicotine, the harmful chemicals in...
The Wall Street Journal
Sebastian Thrun on How Big Ideas Achieve Lift-Off
Sebastian Thrun has been at the forefront of disruption, taking on big ideas as head of Google X, founding online learning platform Udacity and now Kitty Hawk, which uses electric power and AI to reimagine flight. We discussed what makes...
Neuro Transmissions
How the NIH Funds American Science
President Trumpês proposed budget will cut $7 billion in NIH funding - over 20% of the total NIH budget. You might be wondering, where does NIH money go? This week, we heard from scientists across the country about their NIH funded...
SciShow
Does The Birth Control Pill Cause Depression?
Hormonal birth control has completely changed the game in health and letting people choose if and when they want to become pregnant. And like any medical treatment, it comes with some risks. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support...
SciShow
What Does SPF Mean?
Sunscreen comes in different levels of SPF, or sun protection factor, but what does that mean for your skin and the ultraviolet radiation hitting it? Olivia explains the science of SPF. Hosted by: Oliva Gordon ---------- Support SciShow...
SciShow
Is Alkaline Water Really Better For You?
A new health trend is claiming that it can rebalance your internal chemistry and help prevent cancers and bone loss, but what are the real health benefits of drinking alkaline water? Hosted by: Olivia Gordon SciShow has a spinoff...