Catalyst University
The EVIDENCE for Sugar-Related Health Defects | Is Fat that Bad?
This video uses systematic reviews and meta-analyses to provide an evidence-based approach [1] criticizing the United States’ view of sugar, fat, and cholesterol; and [2] discussing how sugar has always been the culprit in obesity and...
Healthcare Triage
Bariatric Surgery for Kids?
Childhood obesity is a rapidly growing problem in the United States, and one of our best tools for treating obesity in adults is bariatric surgery. So should this procedure become common in kids as well?
Healthcare Triage
Reducing Obesity Won't Necessarily Reduce Care Costs: Healthcare Triage News
So, obesity is a serious problem. And it does drive up health care costs in the US. But, and we know this seems counterintuitive, weight loss doesn't necessarily bring down health care costs. Aaron Carroll tells you why.
Healthcare Triage
Babies Are Hungry, and They're Going to Pig Out
In the United States, there's a lot of worry about babies getting TOO MUCH to eat. Overweight and obesity among children is a real concern, and eating habits established in early childhood are a factor. There's an idea that babies can...
Healthcare Triage
Juice: It's Sugary, It's Caloric, and It's Not Great for You
We know that sugary drinks can contribute to a host of health problems, including obesity and diabetes. So, why do fruit juices, which can have as much or more sugar than soda, get a pass? We serve them to kids as a healthy option, but...
Healthcare Triage
Exercise, Weight Loss, and Big Soda
Exercise isn't the key to weight loss. Still. But food companies want to convince you otherwise. This is Healthcare Triage News.
Next Animation Studio
New weight-loss pill might help in the fight against obesity
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found promising results for a weight-loss drug in the U.S.
TLDR News
Johnson's New Obesity Plan Explained: Can It Really Work? - TLDR News
In recent months the UK has seen two major health crises combine, obesity and COVID. In an effort to curb the issues Johnson's government have announced a new obesity plan to tackle the root issue. In this video, we explain how the plans...
Healthcare Triage
SNAP, Food Stamps, Obesity, and Behavioral Economics
Often, when discussing the obesity crisis facing the United States, especially when I'm pointing out another failed effort to help people change their eating habits, it feels like there's nothing we can do. But sometimes it's actually...
Catalyst University
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) | Examples 1 & 2
In this video, do a couple examples of pulmonary function tests for obstructive and restrictive defects.
Barcroft Media
Giant 8-Month-Old Baby Weighs 38lbs: BORN DIFFERENT
A MORBIDLY obese baby has baffled doctors - by weighing in at a whopping 38lbs. Eight-month-old Chahat Kumar from Punjab, India was born an average weight but started ballooning in size at the age of four months. And now the bouncing...
The Economist
Why calories are a con
Calorie-counting has been central to people's understanding of weight loss for over a century. Given that the great majority of diets fail, could the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history?
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - Bittersweet
The world is facing a diabetes epidemic – with the disease linked to both genetic and lifestyle causes. India is set to become the diabetes capital of the world – with numbers set to double in a generation – while in Africa, efforts are...
Mediacorp
The Science Behind Weight Inheritance and Sustained Weight Loss
This video discusses the factors that influence a person's weight, including genetic inheritance and lifestyle choices. The video also explores a study that shows how the color of plates can affect the amount of food people consume....
Mediacorp
The Science Behind Diets: Set Point Theory and Metabolic Flexibility
In this video, the speaker explores various diets and their effectiveness in weight loss. They also discuss the concept of metabolic flexibility and the set point theory, which suggests that our bodies have a predetermined weight range...
Mediacorp
Obesity and Weight Loss in Singapore
In this video, the speaker discusses the prevalent issue of weight loss in Singapore and the challenges of maintaining weight loss. They highlight the importance of finding sustainable methods for losing weight and maintaining a healthy...
Healthcare Triage
Sorry, but Low-Carb and Low Fat Diets Get Pretty Much the Same Results
Have you bought into a low-carb or low-fat diet? Which one is the better answer for people who want to lose weight? It turns out, they both work about the same. A giant new study on nutrition is the subject of this week's HCT.
Curated Video
Sample IELTS Task 2 Brainstorm Health and Government
Today you’ll get an example of a specific and strong brainstorm for a challenging Task 2 question.
JJ Medicine
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in reproductive-age women, affecting a significant portion of this population (5-15%). The...
Healthcare Triage
Eating Breakfast Doesn't Promote Weight Loss
Breakfast still isn't the most important meal of the day. You also may have heard claims that eating breakfast somehow promotes weight loss. Well, there's a new study out, and it looks like eating breakfast isn't going to contribute to...
Healthcare Triage
Kids Have a Hard Time Perceiving Obesity
If we want kids to make better decisions about their health, it helps if they understand if they're unhealthy to begin with. When it comes to weight, that's unfortunately not the case. This is Healthcare Triage News.
Curated Video
The Evolution of Cardio Activity
This video highlights the importance of running, walking, and hiking for overall fitness and well-being. It emphasizes how these activities are deeply rooted in our genes and have played a crucial role in human survival and development....
Next Animation Studio
Vitamin D linked to health benefits
Recent studies have linked Vitamin D to a number of health benefits. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that adding Vitamin D to sperm increases sperm motility by up to 7%. A study in Neurology suggests a link...
Science360
Why staying connected is important - Finding Your Science
Political scientist James Fowler provides intriguing evidence for maintaining social bonds with friends even if they may negatively influence you. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their...