Great Big Story
Jake Olson, blind ambition on the football field
Discover Jake Olson's inspiring journey as a blind long snapper for USC, overcoming challenges and redefining possibilities in football.
Healthcare Triage
Can a Low Sugar Diet "Starve Cancer?"
Cancer is scary. And fear can lead us to try and find hope in some pretty dubious treatment suggestions. There's a myth circulating in internet health circles that eating a low-sugar diet can somehow starve the cancer and shrink tumors....
Healthcare Triage
100% Remission Rate in Cancer Drug Study is Unprecedented
Recently, a small trial of a drug for colorectal cancer saw a 100% remission rate. That means ALL the people in the study who received the drug experienced a remission of their cancer. It's a small trial, and more study is needed, but...
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Breast Cancer?
Cancer prevention is a major goal in health research, and one major milestone was the HPV vaccine, which targets a virus that is responsible for different types of cancer, mainly cervical cancer. Now we’ve got some recent excitement in...
Healthcare Triage
Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer
When we released a recent episode about the artificial sweetener erythritol, many of you brought up questions about recent news on other artificial sweeteners – sucralose and aspartame – so we went to take a look and That’s the topic of...
Healthcare Triage
Ten Years Later: The HPV Vaccine is Still Incredible & Lifesaving
We love some good vaccine data, and we were pretty excited to see a new, long-term study published this month on cervical cancer outcomes after the HPV vaccine.
Curated Video
Why A.I. Won’t Replace Doctors
Some studies have found that supercomputers can diagnose illnesses more accurately than human doctors - from heart disease to cancer to asthma to early detection of sepsis (infection spreading through the blood). The use of AI is...
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Just Say No
Dr. Forrester explains the benefits of drugs and negative effects that some bad drugs create.
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Extreme Human Bodies: Unbelievable Facts Revealed
This fascinating and eye-opening video delves into the most extreme and underrated facts about our bodies. From the surprising number of blinks we make in a year to the incredible amount of saliva we produce in a lifetime, this video...
Great Big Story
Making Moves With a One Legged Tap Dancer
Witness the remarkable story of Evan Ruggiero, a one-legged tap dancer who defied the odds to pursue his passion for dance after battling bone cancer. Experience the emotional depth and resilience behind Evan's captivating performances...
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Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Comet Test for Predicting Radiotherapy Response
The Leicester University scientists have developed a groundbreaking Comet test that can predict a tumor's response to radiotherapy by examining the damage to irradiated cancer cells. This test offers a quick and accurate way for doctors...
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Unlocking the Potential of Coenzyme Q10: A Breakthrough in Skin Cancer Treatment
Researchers in Miami have discovered that Coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant, can regulate cancer cell death and potentially treat skin cancer. By restoring the vital function of apoptosis in cancer cells, CoQ10 helps them...
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Breakthrough in Restoring Fertility After Chemotherapy: A Ray of Hope for Infertile Patients
Medical researchers successfully restored the fertility of a woman rendered infertile by chemotherapy treatment, leading to the birth of a healthy baby girl. Using cryopreservation techniques, the researchers transplanted healthy ovarian...
Wonderscape
Snake Venom: A Potential Lifesaver
Uncover how snake venom, often seen as deadly, can be a source of life-saving medical treatments. This video explains the process of venom extraction and its transformation into medicines. Discover how toxins from species like the...
Curated Video
PET Scanning: Revolutionizing Cancer Detection and Treatment
PET scanning is a highly advanced medical imaging system that plays a crucial role in detecting diseases like cancer. It can distinguish between benign and malignant tumors, providing vital information for doctors to determine the best...
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Advancements in Genetic Research: From DNA Structure to Early Cancer Detection
This video highlights the significance of the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 and its impact on genetic research and healthcare. It discusses the potential for new treatments and more accurate testing and screening methods for...
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Advancements in Ovarian Cancer Screening and Treatment: A Promising Future
Ovarian cancer is a common and potentially deadly disease among women, especially after menopause. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, but symptoms often appear late when the cancer is already advanced. Large-scale...
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New Cancer Research Centre in Southampton: Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer
The new Cancer Research Centre in Southampton is dedicated to harnessing the power of the human immune system to fight cancer. By utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and laser technology to study molecules on cells, scientists aim to...
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Breakthrough Research: Expanding Treatment for Cancer and HIV/AIDS
Scientists from Melbourne's Monash University have made a breakthrough in cancer treatment by stimulating the thymus gland to produce disease-fighting T cells. This innovative approach to boosting the body's immune response is currently...
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Detection, Risk Factors, and Prevention
This video provides important information about breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection. It highlights key risk factors such as being a woman and increasing age, as well as common signs to watch out for including...
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The Power of Antioxidants
Elevate your health with the antioxidant power of fresh fruits and vegetables! Discover how the unique antioxidant properties in plant-based foods can boost your immune system, slow aging, and combat diseases like cancer. From...
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Breakthrough Cancer Treatments: Prostate Cancer Vaccine and NHL Breakthrough
This video discusses the development of two breakthrough treatments for cancer. The first is a vaccine against prostate cancer that boosts the immune system and shows promising results in slowing tumor growth. The second is a genetically...