SciShow
Does a Strong Immune System Make Colds Worse?
Not everyone who is infected by a cold virus actually shows symptoms. In fact, people who seem to experience symptoms like a sore throat and stuffy nose more often may actually have more robust immune systems!
SciShow
Could we Have Universal Flu Vaccine?
Researchers are developing a flu vaccine with the potential to target many different strains at once. Also, bacterial meningitis may have something to do with special RNA.
SciShow
How Measles Made a Comeback
SciShow News explores how a diseases that was officially eliminated in the U.S. has made a sudden comeback.
SciShow
Are Soft Cheeses Dangerous During Pregnancy?
You may have heard the oddly specific advice that pregnant people shouldn't eat soft cheeses, but there's a very good reason for that, and it applies to more than just dairy products.
Bozeman Science
Vaccines and Herd Immunity
In this video Paul Andersen explains how immune individuals in a population give the entire group a herd immunity. Concepts of immunity, vaccines, basic reproduction number, and herd immunity threshold are discussed.
SciShow
Can Vitamin C and Zinc Help Cure Colds?
You’ve probably heard that taking vitamin C or zinc will keep you from getting sick, but it turns out that those popular cure-alls don't actually work.
Bozeman Science
The Immune System
Paul Andersen explains how your body protects itself from invading viruses and bacteria. He starts by describing the nonspecific immune responses of skin and inflammation. He then explains how we use antibodies to disrupt the function of...
Crash Course
Immune System, part 2: Crash Course A&P
In the penultimate episode of Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology, Hank explains your adaptive immune system. The adaptive immune system's humoral response guards extracellular terrain against pathogens. Hank also explains B cells,...
Curated Video
How Vaccines Help Eradicate Diseases: A History and Impact
This video explains how vaccines have played a crucial role in eradicating deadly diseases throughout history, using the example of polio. It highlights the way vaccines work by training the immune system to create antibodies, leading to...
Curated Video
Pandemic Viruses
Pandemic viruses can spread around the world. Viruses invade our bodies destroying cells and infecting others, but how do they do it? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Viruses are deadly, contagious and can spread easily around...
Curated Video
Smallpox: The First Vaccine
How the contagious and lethal smallpox virus was finally eradicated - 150 years after the first chance to prevent a global outbreak was missed. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Smallpox is an acute, contagious disease - one of...
Curated Video
Immune Defence: Part 2
Antibodies combat some of the strongest foreign invaders that enter your body. What are antibodies and how do they work? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Whenever a germ or infection enters our body, white blood cells,...
Curated Video
Relationships and Immunity: The Impact of Happiness and Stress on Flu Vaccination Response
This video discusses how happiness, particularly in the context of a happy marriage, can impact immune response to the flu vaccine. Research conducted at the University of Birmingham found that individuals in happy marriages showed a...
Primer
Epidemic, Endemic, and Eradication Simulations
Epidemic, Endemic, and Eradication Simulations
Curated Video
Snowman Breathing Exercise for Kids
Learn how to practice the Snowman Breathing exercise to improve your lung capacity in this fun yoga video for kids.
Curated Video
Santa Claus Breath: Fun Breathing Exercise for Kids
In this fun and engaging video, Yoga Guppy instructor Rashmi teaches children a playful breathing exercise called the Santa Claus Breath. Through imaginative visualization of Santa's features and jolly laughter, kids learn to breathe...
Curated Video
Rainbow Breath Yoga: Finding Peace and Calm
Join Rashmi at Yoga Guppy for a peaceful and calming yoga session where you'll learn the Rainbow Breath technique. Through gentle movements and synchronized breathing, you'll visualize a beautiful rainbow above your head, bringing a...
Curated Video
Energize and Strengthen with Kapalabhati Breathing Exercise
Join Yoga Guppy with Rashmi to experience the invigorating Kapalabhati breathing exercise, designed to boost energy and strength. Through rhythmic breathing and belly movements, you'll feel empowered and revitalized.
Curated Video
Yoga Jingle Bells: Fun and Flexibility Through Practice
This video is a fun and engaging way to introduce children to the practice of yoga through a playful rendition of the classic song "Jingle Bells." Through creative and imaginative movements, the lyrics highlight the joy and benefits of...
Curated Video
Frog Breathing Exercise
Learn how to practice the Frog Breath to improve your lung capacity and immunity.
Curated Video
Flower Breathing Exercise
Learn how to practice the Flower Breath to improve your lung capacity and immunity.
Curated Video
Fireworks Breath: A Yoga Guppy Adventure
Join Yoga Guppy with Rashmi to experience a fun and engaging yoga practice for children. In this session, learn the fireworks breath technique while imagining beautiful fireworks in the sky. Strengthen focus and inner calm through this...
Curated Video
Christmas Breathing Exercise for Kids for Focus
Learn how to practice the Star Breathing Exercise to improve your lung capacity and improve focus and concentration in this fun Yoga video for kids.
Curated Video
Breathing Exercise with Retention for Kids
Practice the Fish Breathing exercise with our little Pink puffer fish and strengthen your lungs.