60 Second Histories
What Was the Black Death?
A description of the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague.
60 Second Histories
The Black Death, Causes and Treatments
A look at some of the medieval beliefs and ideas that were thought to have caused the plague.
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - The Reproductive System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
60 Second Histories
Joseph Bazalgette; the legacy
This is the final part of Bazalgette's story and his contribution to revolutionise public health in Victorian Britain.
History Squad
A Medieval Surgeon
A gorey portrayal of the surgery performed on Prince Henry, after being shot by an arrow in the face during the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. The film illustrates links between surgery in Ancient Rome and the Middle Ages and includes...
PCS Edventures
Droneology Jr: Drones for Good
Drones are being used to do some incredible things all around the world. Join The Drone Doctor and Rx as they walk through a few innovative uses of drones. From biological conservation to construction management, how will you use your...
Cerebellum
The Human Body Major Systems & Organs - Respiratory System
The human body is a wondrously complex machine made of flesh, bone, muscles, organs, blood vessels and highly specialized systems that function together to sustain life. This fascinating third part of The Human Body series examines the...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - The Victorians
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Press Association
Children with aggressive blood cancer offered treatment cure hop
Children with aggressive blood cancer could benefit from a new treatment being launched at Great Ormond Street, which experts hope will cure the disease.
Youngsters with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) will be offered CAR...
Curated Video
White House briefs reporters on Marburg response
CDC to begin screening travelers for Marburg virus diseaseAn outbreak of MVD in Rwanda has caused 12 deaths, officials say. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
America's Poison Centers: 69% rise in GLP-1 overdose calls in the first half of the year
Health officials are warning some patients have made themselves sick after messing up dosing a version of popular weight loss drugs. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Junior doctors 'offered 20% pay rise' in bid to end long-running dispute
Junior doctors in England are reported to have been offered a pay rise of about 20% as the Government seeks to end a long-running pay dispute that has seen strikes affect thousands of NHS appointments.
Curated Video
Pfizer moving forward with once-daily weight-loss pill seen as potential injection alternative
Pfizer hasn't yet tapped into the highly lucrative market of diabetes drugs that have been increasingly used for weight loss purposes. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Doctors help cancer patient speak again with rare voice box transplant
On Feb. 29, six surgeons operated for 21 hours to pull off a rare procedure to replace Marty Kedian's larynx. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Boy whose cancer was half the size of a lung takes part in new trial
Interview with Harri Pessoa de Araujo, whose son Eddie was diagnosed with cancer and took part in a new genome sequencing trial.
Eddie Pessoa de Araujo was just six-years-old when doctors discovered a huge mass in his chest which had...
Curated Video
Doctor explains why ketamine is being used as a depression treatment
Cases of depression that are resistant to common treatments affect over 2 million Americans, so researchers are testing a common street drug to combat the disorder. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Maker of Ozempic, Wegovy to build massive facility in North Carolina
Construction is expected to be completed in phases, between 2027 and 2029. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FDA panel backs Alzheimer's drug that can reportedly slow cognitive decline
An FDA advisory panel has recommended that federal regulators approve a new medication that may slow the cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer's disease. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
CDC sends team to Chicago for measles outbreak tied to migrant center
Five cases have been reported in Chicago, four of them coming from a shelter housing recent migrants to the U.S.
Press Association
'Science was driving the car' says WHO executive as Ireland prepares for Covid-19 Inquiry
'Science was driving the car' says Dr Mike Ryan, the executive director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme as Ireland prepares for it's Covid-19 Inquiry.
Press Association
Sadiq Khan visits Palestinian aid charity in London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan visits Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), a Palestinian aid charity in London.
During his visit he spoke with Melanie Ward, Chief Executive Officer, and met staff members. They spoke about many of their...
Press Association
Stephen Donnelly speaks to the media after the Budget 2024 was anounced
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says that an increase in the cost of medicines and an increase in the number of outpatients attending hospitals are the main reasons for overspending in his Department. Speaking at a post-Budget 2024...
Press Association
'There are clearly issues with the spinal service,' Varadkar on CHI row
Leo Varadkar talks about the controversy around post-operative outcomes for children with serious spinal conditions, including the use of springs in some surgeries.
Eilish Hardiman told members of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...
Press Association
Simon Harris congratulates students on exam results
Almost 60% of Leaving Certificate students who applied for a Level 8 course or an honours bachelors degree got an offer for their first choice, the Central Applications Office said.
There were 31,251 (59%) Level 8 first preference...