Crash Course
How Are We All Part of Ending Outbreaks? Crash Course Outbreak Science
Over the course of this series, we've seen that outbreak science is actually MANY sciences, including biology, epidemiology, sociology, and even economics! Because outbreak science is an interdisciplinary field, everyone has a role to...
SciShow
3 Deadly Diseases You've Probably Never Heard Of
There are some diseases, like Zika or malaria, that get a lot of media coverage. However, every year, millions of people are infected with diseases that are just as deadly that we never hear anything about.
SciShow
Meet Your Microbiome
What you don't know about your microbiome may kill you!!! ...or just give you diarrhea.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes seizures, and how can we treat them? | Christopher E. Gaw
Nearly 3,000 years ago, a Babylonian tablet described a curious illness called "miqtu" that caused symptoms ranging from facial twitching to full body convulsions. Today we know miqtu as seizures, and modern medicine has developed...
SciShow
How 18th-Century Medicine Killed George Washington
What killed George Washington? Turns out it was probably related to the bloodletting and other 18th-century medicine his doctors applied.
SciShow
Zika Virus: What We Know (And What We Don't)
The Zika Virus is spreading at an alarming rate. SciShow News will explain what we know and what we don't know thus far.
SciShow
Is COVID19 a Pandemic March 2020 Update
SARS-CoV-2 is a new kind of coronavirus that appeared suddenly in late 2019. The disease it causes, called COVID-19, is now showing signs that it's able to spread outside of its place of origin. This raises some questions... like, do we...
Crash Course
What Is Outbreak Science? Crash Course Outbreak Science
Infectious disease has affected the human species for as long as we’ve existed, but in that time we’ve come a long way in understanding what they are and how they spread. In this episode of Crash Course Outbreak Science, we’ll introduce...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What is bipolar disorder? - Helen M. Farrell
The word bipolar means 'two extremes.' For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world, life is split between two different realities: elation and depression. So what causes this disorder? And can it be treated?...
Crash Course
Psychological Disorders: Crash Course Psychology
In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank takes a look at how the treatment for Psychological Disorders has changed over the last hundred years and who is responsible for getting us on the path to getting us here. -- Table of...
SciShow
How Dangerous is COVID-19?
You may have heard several different projections about the fatality rate of COVID-19. How do different health organizations come up with these figures, and why do the numbers seem so fluid?
Crash Course
Trauma & Addiction: Crash Course Psychology
So, what do Batman and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It used to be called "Shellshock" and it can be really really really destructive. In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank lays out the low...
SciShow
The Health Benefits of ... Cannibalism
Cannibalism may actually make a community healthier, but maybe don't try it at home.
The Daily Conversation
The Zika Outbreak Explained
New ReviewThe Zika virus is spreading through the Americas and is suspected to be causing babies to be born with tiny heads (and less developed brains).
Curated Video
Overcoming Financial Anxiety: Strategies to Take Control of Your Finances
New ReviewThis video discusses the prevalence of financial anxiety and its impact on individuals' well-being. It highlights the importance of identifying the root causes of financial stress and offers practical tips for managing and overcoming it,...
Wonderscape
Navigating Depression: Seeking Help and Finding Hope
New ReviewSocial-Emotional Learning My Well Being_ Are You Depressed V1-0003 This video provides guidance on seeking help for depression, including consulting a medical professional for diagnosis and treatment options such as therapy and...
Wonderscape
Understanding Depression: From Ancient Beliefs to Modern Treatments
New ReviewSocial-Emotional Learning My Well Being_ Are You Depressed V1-0002 This video provides a historical overview of how the understanding of depression has evolved over time, from ancient beliefs of possession to modern scientific...
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, that's when there's some serious concern. But what can you do when you have a problem with anxiety? This week,...
Curated Video
Understanding COVID-19 Through Mathematical Modeling
German mathematician Daniel Regenberg contacted me to share his data on how many people are likely to get infected. I was very skeptical and did not believe it. But when I checked his numbers against publicly available data, and checked...
Curated Video
How Wind Affects Allergies and Causes Migraines
How Wind Affects Allergies and Causes Migraines
Curated Video
Not all probiotics are equal
A new study tries to navigate the real benefits of yogurt containing this food trend
Curated Video
Signs of Heart Attack in Women
Time for a Pop Quiz. All the following are potential signs for a heart attack, but one is more than likely to affect women. Is it.... A) Chest discomfort B) Pain in both arms C) Shortness of breath D) Cold sweat.