SciShow
Social Interaction and the 'Bliss Molecule'
This week on SciShow News, scientists found that social interaction triggers the production of the “bliss molecule” in mice. Plus, eating sugar is about more than just the calories.
Bozeman Science
Elements of a Feedback Loop
Paul Andersen defines the major elements of feedback loops. The receptors and effectors both sense and respond to changes in their environment. The following examples are used to illustrate the importance of feedback loops in...
SciShow
A New Mathematical Model of the Origin of Life
Scientists have once again used big, complex math equations to help us understand more about the universe we inhabit, this time about the origins of life on earth.
SciShow
How the Keto Diet Went from Arctic Staple to Bro-Science
The keto diet is a high fat, low carb diet that proponents say is not just great for losing weight, but is good for your brain health, too. Does the science behind the diet back those claims up? We delve into the origin of the keto diet...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What does the pancreas do? - Emma Bryce
Beneath your ribs, you'll find, among other things, the pancreas -- an organ that works a lot like a personal health coach. Emma Bryce explains how this organ controls your sugar levels and produces a special juice that releases the...
Crash Course
Great Glands - Your Endocrine System: CrashCourse Biology
Hank fills us in on the endocrine system - the system of glands which produce and secrete different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development & function.
Bozeman Science
Positive and Negative Feedback Loops
Paul Andersen explains how feedback loops allow living organisms to maintain homeostasis. He uses thermoregulation in mammals to explain how a negative feedback loop functions. He uses fruit ripening to explain how a positive feedback...
Bozeman Science
Homeostatic Loops
Paul Andersen describes four important homeostatic loops in biology. He begins with a brief description of the elements of a homeostatic loop. He then describes how the hypothalamus helps us maintain a stable internal body temperature....
SciShow
The Real Reason It's So Hard to Lose Weight
You probably know that losing weight is really hard. But it may not be just because of your cheat day frequency; your body actually fights back to make losing weight harder.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do carbohydrates impact your health? - Richard J. Wood
The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what...
SciShow
Your Bones Do More Than You Think
Bones, you probably have them and they're for more than holding your body upright.
Amoeba Sisters
Homeostasis and Negative/Positive Feedback
Explore homeostasis with the Amoeba Sisters and learn how homeostasis relates to feedback in the human body. This video gives examples of negative feedback (temperature and blood glucose regulation) and positive feedback (events in...
SciShow
The Hamster That Saved Thousands of COVID Patients
Forget lab rats — meet the Chinese or striped-back hamster, an unassuming little rodent whose role in research over the years has led to breakthroughs in genetics, pharmaceutics and more!
Curated Video
How do you store sugar in your body
Glucose storage in the human body happens in different ways. After eating a delicious slice of cake, our bodies need to process all the sugar we've ingested. Some is used for energy, and the excess is stored.
Curated Video
Understanding Diabetes: Overcoming Challenges with Insulin
This video discusses diabetes, a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to regulate sugar in the blood. It explains the different types of diabetes and the importance of managing the condition through lifestyle changes and...
Curated Video
Diabetes
A long-term medical condition that affects the body's blood sugar levels, due to a defect in the production of the hormone insulin. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
Cortisol
An important hormone in the human body, produced by the adrenal glands. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
Curated Video
Insulin and Diabetes
Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose...
Curated Video
Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, and Management
This video discusses the different types of diabetes and their causes. It explains that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes is linked to lifestyle factors and insulin...
Curated Video
Transforming Diabetes Management: a Low-Carb Path to Stability and Health
Listen to personal experiences of individuals and families who have embraced a low-carbohydrate diet to manage Type 1 diabetes, discovering a variety of rich and satisfying new meals. This video emphasizes the profound positive impact on...
Curated Video
Dr. Bernstein's Low Carb Diet for Type 1 Diabetes
In this video, families discuss how switching to Dr. Bernstein's low-carbohydrate dietary approach to managing Type 1 diabetes impacted their lives and the health of their children. This diet allowed many of them to control blood sugar...
Curated Video
The Dangers of a High Carb Diet for Children with Diabetes
This video addresses the American societal model that associates childhood with consuming high-carbohydrate foods like cupcakes, pizza, and pancakes, a diet that poses significant challenges for children with Type 1 diabetes. Parents...
Curated Video
How High Carbohydrate Diets Negatively Impact Type I Diabetics
Families of children with Type 1 diabetes explain the confusion and frustration they faced as they navigated diabetes management. They discuss dietary advice that seems counterintuitive, focusing on high-carbohydrate foods despite the...
Curated Video
Discovery of Insulin and Debate Surrounding Modern Useage
After years of research, insulin was isolated by a team at the University of Toronto in 1921, leading to a partnership with Eli Lilly and Company for its manufacture as a lifesaving treatment. However, managing diabetes using current...