60 Second Histories
Dr John Snow - unravelling a mystery
Part 5 of this series sees John Snow's continuing investigation into the cause of Cholera.
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - Outbreak - Curbing the Tide of Meningitis
In March 2007, as a meningitis epidemic was raging in Burkina Faso, we filmed a poignant and revealing account of the devastating impact meningitis epidemics have on individuals, families, and communities. Meningitis is a deadly...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Virology and Viral Classification
There are two main types of pathogens we will be focusing on in this series. The first was bacteria, and we just wrapped up a good amount of information on those. The next is viruses. These little things are much tinier than bacteria,...
SWPictures
SURVIVAL: The Deadliest Disease
Sleeping Sickness is the deadliest disease in the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo suffers more cases than any other country. Without treatment, parasites called trypanosomes invade the victim’s brain, ravage their sleep cycle,...
Curated Video
Covid-19: more questions about coronavirus, answered
What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.
Curated Video
Toxoplasmosis: Can Your Cat Make You Go Crazy?
Toxoplasma gondii, is a unicellular parasite that changes the behavior of its host! A 2002 study showed that people who had toxoplasmosis got into more car accidents than uninfected people. Later research, in rats (another host) and...
SWPictures
Cambodia: Wet Markets and Zoonotic Diseases
The video features scientists and researchers in Cambodia searching for a deadly disease in a traditional food market. The video emphasizes the importance of collaboration between animal and human health experts to prevent the spread of...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Problems of the Respiratory System
This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...
Science360
CHIMPANZEES OFFER CLUES TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
A National Science Foundation-funded study led by Kent State University found that the brains of aged chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, show similarities to brains affected by the human Alzheimer's disease.
60 Second Histories
Dr John Snow - removing the pump handle
In part 6 of this series, John Snow describes how he presented his findings to authorities and persuaded them to remove the handle from the water pump in Broad Street.
Step Back History
What is a Vampire?
Today, to celebrate Halloween, we’re going to look at the folklore staple the vampire! Let’s look at the spooky story of how the vampire went from medieval legend to sparkly heartthrob.
Next Animation Studio
Stem cells produced from cloning technique
A group of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University succeeded in using cloning to create human embryonic stem cells paving the way for the development of replacement tissue to treat diseases, according to a BBC report.
Healthcare Triage
How Much Good Is Antibacterial Soap Doing You?
If something has a benefit, and no harms, then you should likely use it. But if something has no benefits, and potentially real harms, then you shouldn't. The latter is the case with antibacterial soap. Although the stuff is ubiquitous,...
JJ Medicine
Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Legionnaires’ Disease is an atypical pneumonia caused by a gram negative bacterial infection. The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ Disease is infamous for...
Healthcare Triage
PANIC! - HCT News - 09/12/2014
According to my Facebook and twitter feeds this week, everyone seems to be in a panic. Too many of you are worried that if the respiratory virus plaguing the Midwest doesn't get you, Ebola will. I'm going to try and calm you down.
The March of Time
Journals Summer Session
MOT 1946: EXT Cover of Quarterly Journal of studies on Alcohol. EXT Cover of Alcohol Science & Society. SUMMER SESSION for community leaders woman asking question about jail not helping another asking about drinking & nursing. Male...