A young cancer survivor is still able to dance thanks to an innovative surgery.

This program reviews what our body does with the food we consume, and covers the major digestive organs and processes. The fundamental processes by which the body disposes of various types of wastes via the excretory system are also...

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The US healthcare system has a huge gap. A lot of care giving isn't covered, and it falls on families and friends to pick up the slack. It can take a lot of time and help to make it through an illness, and there isn't much coverage for...

In Episode 8, Charlie and Jordan chat about the many different species of gut microbes, explore how math is helping ovarian cancer research and investigate the smell coming from water pipes in West Virginia's Elk River area.

"Uses of Nuclear Radiation What have the Hulk and Spiderman got in common? They both gained their super powers because of radiation. Well, in films and comics at least. In real life, radiation has never given anyone super powers. But...

Go inside Alex Marson's lab at UCSF, where he and his team are testing treatments using gene-editing tool Crispr to rewrite parts of DNA and cure disease.

An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older. Certain foods and diets can influence the growth of the prostate and worsen associated...

Targeting brain tumors with enough anti-cancer medication is no easy task. But Stefan Bossmann and Deryl Troyer at Kansas State University are developing a novel materials treatment method for persons with brain cancer that uses a...

In this video, we discuss the difference between proto-oncogene and oncogene AND the meaning of tumor suppressor genes. We also explore how dysfunction in any of these can lead to cancer.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that many people are familiar with, as it is unbelievably prevalent in the human population. But there are many strains that do different things in the body, as they invade different types of...

Children stuck at home because of long-term health issues can attend school and reconnect with friends using a robot avatar.

In this video, I explain and differentiate the three main types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and malignant melanomas.

Science has made great progress in cancer screening and treatment, including breakthroughs in cellular therapies. But cancer is still a leading cause of death in America. What innovations and technologies will shape progress in the future?

This video provides an introduction to cancer, explaining what it is, the different types of tumors (benign and malignant), and the risk factors associated with it. The video uses simple animations to visualize the differences between...

Colorectal carcinoma (Colon Cancer) is the 3rd to 4th most common type of cancer, that is more likely to occur in older patients, those with a family history of colorectal cancer and in those with a history of inflammatory bowel...

This video showcases the dedication and love of the cow protectors at a sanctuary. They not only rescue and care for injured cows, but also utilize their byproducts in a sustainable and sacred manner. Through their efforts, they aim to...

Did you know that smokers are twice as likely to have a heart attack? And that one in two smokers will die from a smoking-related disease. In fact all of these things are negatively affected by smoking… pretty much every organ in your...

Lymph nodes and vessels of the stomach and liver.

Lung cancer is the deadliest of cancers. Screening could save thousands of lives, so why is it not the norm?

Last week we discussed test characteristics like sensitivity and specificity. This week, we'll talk about how those concepts get used in actual medical decision making. At least, we'll talk about how they're supposed to be used. You'll...

This video showcases the use of robotic surgery and augmented reality in cancer treatment. The video also discusses the future advancements in robotic surgery, including smaller devices and potentially even autonomous movement.

So far in this CTE Skills Anatomy and Physiology series we've covered the main parts and the main functions of the integumentary system. In part 3 we will be going over the diseases of the skin.
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Acne, Skin Cancer, Athletes...

Americans seem very afraid of cancer. Much of this fear is legitimate. Cancer is a significant cause of death. Unlike other causes, it often seems to come out of nowhere. It's the "silent killer". But evidence increasingly argues that...