TED Talks
Myriam Sidibe: The simple power of hand-washing
Myriam Sidibe is a warrior in the fight against childhood disease. Her weapon of choice? A bar of soap. For cost-effective prevention against sickness, it’s hard to beat soapy hand-washing, which cuts down risk of pneumonia, diarrhea,...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Debunking the myths of OCD - Natascha M. Santos
There's a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Which is better: Soap or sanitizer?
Your hands, up close, are anything but smooth. With peaks and valleys, folds and rifts, there are plenty of hiding places for a virus to stick. If you then touch your face, the virus can infect you. But there are two extraordinarily...
Curated Video
How to Teach a Child to Wash Hands Properly
Howcast - Learn how to teach a child to wash his hands properly in this Howcast video featuring potty training specialist Ashley Hickey.
Curated Video
Exploring Traditional Laundry Practices in Asia
Traditional laundry methods in Asia showcase a blend of cultural heritage and environmental awareness. In India, for instance, community-centered practices involve labor-intensive hand washing and the use of natural cleaning agents....
Curated Video
3 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Your Dishwasher | One Good Thing
Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week Hands is back and we're on The Case of the Dirty Dishwasher. I recently found out that they needed to be periodically cleaned, which I had NEVER done, and which also explained why the cleaning...
Curated Video
If You Don't Have A Washing Machine, This Device is For You
Welcome back to One Good Thing! This week I got a tip from a friend that there was a new trend around washing your clothes at home with this thing called the Breathing Mobile Washer. At first, I was skeptical and I also thought it looked...
Weird History
The Nightmarish Conditions in Industrial Meat-Packing Plants
In 1906, Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle, about conditions in industrial meat packing plants, was published. It was a fictionalized account of what it was like in the meat packing industry, and how horrible working conditions were in...
Curated Video
No Thank You, No Extra Germs for Me by Brianna Williamson
Teaching social distancing to toddlers will not be an easy task, but Mya is on the scene and ready to help. Explore concepts of social distancing, teaching healthy hand washing and strategies to keep our friends happy and healthy during...
PBS
How We Discovered Germs
Humanity didn't always know about the invisible viruses, bacteria, and microbes that can cause disease. But that doesn't mean we didn't come up with some truly bizarre ideas. From the four humors and miasma theory to bloodletting and...
Curated Video
Learn Spanish | Stay Home Stay Healthy | Actividades en casa 1
Learn Spanish with Juan and Pamela as they talk about staying home and staying healthy. They use basic Spanish to describe activities they are doing at home and keeping a safe distance from others. This is an excellent Spanish lesson for...
Curated Video
Learn Spanish | Stay Home Stay Healthy | Cards and Fruit Salad
Learn Spanish with Juan and Pamela as they talk about staying home and staying healthy. They use basic Spanish to describe daily activities they are doing at home, keeping a safe distance from others as they do their part to fight the...
Curated Video
Learn Spanish | Stay Home Stay Healthy | Actividades en casa 2
Learn Spanish with Juan and Pamela as they talk about staying home and staying healthy. They use basic Spanish to describe activities they are doing at home, keeping a safe distance from others as they do their part to fight the virus....
Curated Video
Learn Spanish | Stay Healthy | Niños en casa
Learn Spanish with Pamela as she talks about staying healthy while you are teaching and playing with children at home. She reviews the basics of hand washing, passing germs, keeping your distance from others and setting up a daily...
Healthcare Triage
Is it safe to Walk my Dog? Why is the Fatality Rate so High? Coronavirus Q&A 3-18-2020
Aaron Carroll answers your coronavirus questions. 00:33 - What's the deal with NSAIDS? Should we avoid things like ibuprofen now to be safe? 01:47 - Can you do things outside in suburban areas like walk your dog or play basketball? Can...
Healthcare Triage
How Can I Grocery Shop Safely? When Is Someone Sick Enough for the ER? Coronavirus Q&A: Apr. 8 2020
Aaron's back answering your submitted questions about things related to the COVID-19. If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode you can do so at healthcaretriage.info 00:22 MYTH: Vitamin D/vitamin C/Echinacea/essential oils...
Healthcare Triage
AIDS Research and Cool Jobs in the Midwest/East Africa, featuring Dr. Rachel Vreeman
This week on the HCT podcast, we're talking to Dr. Rachel Vreeman, who is going to tell us about her super cool job. She works on a partnership between a hospital in Indiana and a hospital in Kenya, and researches AIDS treatment in...
Healthcare Triage
Should I disinfect my Amazon Deliveries? More Coronavirus Q&A: 4-1-2020
We're answering 40 more coronavirus and COViD19 questions from viewers! You can go to the timecode below to see an answer to a specific question. Stay safe! Wash your hands! 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Please explain the rationale behind the...
Healthcare Triage
Flattening The Curve of Coronavirus Infections
Our message on coronavirus so far has been, "don't panic." For the vast majority of individuals, coronavirus is not an existential threat. However, the rapid rate of the virus's spread has the potential to overwhelm our health system and...
PBS
Why Do We Wash Our Hands After Going to the Bathroom?
We all know that washing your hands it's one of the best ways to prevent germs from spreading. But until relatively recently hand washing was something relegated primarily to religious rituals and cultural ceremonies. And the first...
JJ Medicine
Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) | Transmission, Pathogenesis, Symptoms, Prevention
Norovirus (Norwalk Virus) Transmission, Pathogenesis, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and How to Prevent It and/or Reduce Risk of Infection. Norovirus is a very common cause of gastrointestinal infection, and is highly infectious. In this...
Next Animation Studio
Some bacteria have become resistant to hand sanitizers
New research has found that certain germs are becoming more and more resistant to hand sanitizers.
Weird History
How One Doctor Attempted To Get Peers To Wash Hands
In the 19th century, physicians argued that Victorian hospitals offered modern, scientific care. But in Vienna, one doctor realized physicians were inadvertently ending the lives of their patients. That's because 19th-century medical...
Curated Video
Bathroom Night Routine for Kids 🛁 Personal Hygiene | Lingokids
Bathroom Night Routine for Kids 🛁 Personal Hygiene | Lingokids Lyrics: In the morning I brush my hair, brush my hair, brush my hair. In the morning I brush my hair, in the morning. In the morning I wash my face, wash my face, wash my...