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...

This video explores the debate between formula feeding and breastfeeding, touching on the benefits and challenges of each option. It highlights the importance of seeking support from experts when facing difficulties with breastfeeding...

Ever wondered what your blood is made of? Red blood cells, white blood, platelets and plasma! Learn what each of these components does and how we can replace it with artificial blood.

In this video, we cover the following:

- What a monoclonal antibo
dy is
- What 'B-cells' (or 'B-lymphoc
ytes') are
- How antigens stimulate the productio
n of antibodies
- How we combine B-cells and Tumor cells t
o...

In this video we cover:

- How the hormone HCG is used in pregnancy
tests
- How pregnancy tests use monoclonal antibodies to give a positive result in the prese
nce of HCG
- What a positive result on a pregnancy test may...

In this video we take a look at our bodies defences against pathogens. Including the physical and chemicals barriers, and our immune system.

A simple explainer video about allergies. We explain how allergies occur, common causes and symptoms of allergies, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the most severe form of allergic reaction: anaphylaxis. We hope this video...

This video is explaining how vaccine works for kids.

Gluten sensitivity symptoms can look like depression and ADHD. In this case, Gluten sensitivity is the non-celiac form. So even if you don't have Celiac disease, you can have a sensitivity to gluten that affects your gastrointestinal...

Just how unique are your fingerprints? Appendix’s purpose? Why aren’t we totally human? How do we really taste things?

In this video, we demystify B cell activation, antibody production, and memory cell formation in this informative video. Learn how your immune system battles pathogens like the West Nile virus, how B and T cells work together, and the...

This video explains the difference between blood groups and why it is important to match the right blood type for transfusions. It also covers the RH factor and how it affects pregnancy.

This video explains the human defense systems and how our bodies protect against pathogens or microorganisms that cause diseases. The video emphasizes three main ways of defending ourselves against pathogens: physical barriers, chemical...

Pregnancy can be a scary time for many reasons, one of which is having so many things feel off-limits for the safety of the fetus. But what about vaccines? Especially the Covid-19 vaccine? To understand the answer to this question you...

We're very clearly in favor of vaccines here at Healthcare Triage, because they save a LOT of lives. It turns out, the measles vaccine was doing more than we previously thought. Getting infected with measles doesn't only make you sick,...

Autoimmune Hepatitis | Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an condition involving autoimmune attack of the liver, leading to damage, inflammation and subsequent liver failure...

This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the...

Scientists have found that measles is a lot more devastating to the immune system than previously thought. <br/>

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily attacks the lining of the joints. While we are familiar with NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory properties, with RA a much more useful class of drugs is DMARDs, or...

At the 2020 WSJ Health Forum, New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker spoke with Health & Science Bureau Chief Stefanie Ilgenfritz about lessons we can apply from this pandemic to fighting the next superbug.

In this video, we explore the major classes of drug classes that are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders (asthma and COPD) along with their mechanisms of action. Specifically, we consider the classes of drugs that directly...

Medical Terminology, Practice Lesson Set 4 for The Basics and Anatomy Lessons. This is the fourth set of 21 Medical Terminology Practice Problems to help you bring together all the information you’ve learned from the Medical Terminology,...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a auto-immune demyelinating condition involving ascending weakness and paralysis. Guillain Barre...

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, Dr. Julie Gerberding, chief patent officer at Merck and Dr. David Reese, executive vice president of research at Amgen discuss the race for coronavirus drug development at WSJ Tech Health.