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Discovery and Development of Drugs
What is a drug? You can pause the video here and have a think, see if you know the names of any drugs. A drug is a substance that when released into the body will cause an effect. Drugs may be recreational, where people choose to take...
Professor Dave Explains
Legionnaires’ Disease Legionella pneumophila
One day in 1976, there was a terrible outbreak of an unknown disease at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. What was the pathogen responsible for this so-called Legionnaires' disease? Let's find out!
Professor Dave Explains
Hepatitis A (Hepatovirus A)
Hepatitis is a word that describes an inflammation of the liver. This can happen a few different ways, but it is very commonly due to viruses. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E all cause liver disease, even though the viruses themselves are...
Professor Dave Explains
Typhoid Fever Salmonella typhi
Typhoid fever can be a very serious illness, and we may have already heard of it because of Typhoid Mary, a famous carrier in the beginning of the 20th century. Let's go in for a closer look!
Professor Dave Explains
Syphilis Treponema pallidum
Syphilis is another infection that is typically caused by sexual contact, thanks to the pathogen Treponema pallidum. What does this bacterium do? How is the infection treated? Let's take a closer look now.
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Bacterial Disease
Did you know that it wasn’t until around 200 years ago that people knew what caused infectious diseases? Before that, they believed that one cause was ‘bad air’, and so they carried around bunches of sweet-smelling flowers to sweeten the...
Professor Dave Explains
Ebola Virus (EVD)
We've probably all heard about the Ebola outbreak in Africa around 2014, and know that it's quite a terrifying pathogen. But what does it do exactly? Let's go through the basics!
Professor Dave Explains
Food Poisoning Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli
We've all gotten food poisoning before, and it's terrible. So what causes it? Just a little bit of bacteria called E. coli, that's all. Let's check them out!
HealthSketch
What is a Stroke?
A simple animation explaining what a stroke is, how to recognise the key symptoms, how it is treated, and what we can all do to prevent strokes from happening. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health professionals,...
Neuro Transmissions
Psychology of Anxiety
Take a deep breath in and out. Feel better? Anxiety and stress can be pretty gnarly. When it starts to affect your daily life, thatês when thereês some serious concern. But what can you do when you have a problem with anxiety? This week,...
Neuro Transmissions
Neuroscience of Depression
About 1 out of every 14 people suffers from depression. What causes depression in the brain? Is depression inherited? And importantly, does depression medication work? In this video, we discuss the cause of depression, the changes in the...
60 Second Histories
What Was the Black Death?
A description of the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague.
Neuro Transmissions
Neuroscience of Anxiety
Alie knows all about how stressful grad school can be. But what happens when stress is more than just stress? This week, we're talking about the neuroscience of anxiety. And for Alie, it's personal.
HealthSketch
What is Turner Syndrome?
A simple animation about Turner Syndrome, a common genetic condition that affects girls. We explain what causes it, the symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health...
HealthSketch
What is COPD?
A simple animation explaining what COPD is, how it is caused, the main symptoms and treatments, and the lifestyle changes that can make a big difference. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health professionals, patients...
Next Animation Studio
What we know about the new coronavirus strain
Concerns are growing over a new variant of the coronavirus blamed for a sharp rise in cases in the UK
Curated Video
Menopause summit
New ReviewThe Menopause Summit aims to help women navigate perimenopause and menopause. The event, hosted by Menopause Mission, is taking place this weekend in Edmonton. Jesse Schewchuk is the event's organizer. Dr. Alexandra Seal is one of the...
Curated Video
India: H3N2 Flu Virus Hits Delhi-NCR, Doctors Alert; Hospitals Report Surge
New ReviewThe H3N2 flu virus is spreading rapidly in Delhi-NCR, prompting doctors to issue alerts as hospitals report a surge in cases. Health officials urge caution and preventive measures to control the outbreak.
Curated Video
People with respiratory issues are particularly vulnerable to wildfire smoke
New ReviewPoor air quality has affected a lot of people this summer but for some, it's affected their ability to breathe. Patients with respiratory diseases like pulmonary fibrosis can be particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of wildfire...
Curated Video
Repairs being made to steam plant following 4 cases of Legionnaires' in Parkchester throughout the last year
New ReviewThere have been four confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease throughout the Parkchester condos in the last year, according to the New York City Health Department.
Curated Video
What to know about New Jersey’s measles uptick
New ReviewThe Health Department says there isn’t any risk if you are immunized.
Curated Video
Throgs Neck day care closes after mold found inside school
New ReviewThe school sent a notice to parents on Friday afternoon saying they were closing out of an abundance of caution and remediation is underway.
Curated Video
Quebec reports 1st case of deadly tick-borne illness
New ReviewAuthorities in Quebec confirmed the first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever — a potentially life-threatening tick-borne illness making its way into Canada. The disease has also been reported in dogs in Ontario.
Curated Video
Doctor issues warning about West Nile virus after Westchester case
New ReviewDr. David Jerome, from Saint Joseph's Family Health Center in Yonkers, says the virus typically spreads through mosquito bites during the summer.