Healthcare Triage
More Than Just a Haircut: The Role of Barbershops in Healthcare
Barbershops have long played a significant social, economic, and cultural role in African-American life. Barbershops foster both confidentiality and camaraderie, which seems like a good environment to talk to men about hypertension.
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Waiting for Godot
The Affordable Care Act is dying a death by a thousand cuts. Will Congress find an alternative?
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Deep Dive: The Big Shift in AI-Driven Care
Can algorithms trained on data detect and diagnose diseases like Covid-19 better than humans? Tech executives discuss the potential of AI-driven tools to help in detecting and preventing medical conditions.
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A Prescription for Wellness
Mark Bertolini has long been a believer in how preventative measures such as meditation and yoga can dramatically change your health. Hear his predictions for where health care and medicine are heading as boomers age.
Healthcare Triage
The Delta Variant and Vaccine Protection
What's the deal with Covid variants? How well do the different Covid vaccines protect against the several variants? Today we'll tell you about the several variants, including the Delta variant that is prevalent in the US, and we'll talk...
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The Struggle to Breathe: Training Health Workers to Save Lives in Communities
The Struggle to Breathe part 8/8: The video shows the graduation of health workers who will provide healthcare to children in their community. The program is supported by the village deputy governor and UNICEF. With their new skills, the...
Healthcare Triage
The Shifting Messaging on Masks
The messaging on masks and coronavirus has been mixed, and has shifted throughout the pandemic. We now have better data, and it is clear that wearing a masks can help prevent the spread. We should be wearing masks when we go out in...
Healthcare Triage
The Malpractice System Doesn't Deter Malpractice
Research indicates that the malpractice system in the United States doesn't do a lot to deter malpractice. There are several recent studies about malpractice that look at how many doctors have malpractice claims against them, and what...
Healthcare Triage
Do Standing Desks' Benefits Stand Up to Research?
Research suggests that warnings about sitting at work are overblown, and that standing desks are overrated as a way to improve health. Let's dig in.
Healthcare Triage
Colorado's Plan for Making Insulin More Affordable
Insulin is still super expensive. Colorado is doing something about it. It’s still likely not enough.
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Squaring the Circle
Phillips Global Head of Sustainability Robert Metzke shares how companies can put the latest developments and ideas around circular economies into practice.
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Anne Wojcicki on Genetic Testing, Your Data and The Next Innovation
23andMe has built its business on collecting data from millions of at-home testing kits. As the company moves to develop therapeutic drugs, CEO Anne Wojcicki outlines the next health innovations that could be powered by genetic data.
Healthcare Triage
Keep Your Kids Out of Trouble By Keeping Them Busy
Teenagers might get up to risky behavior. But if you keep them busy, they're less likely to get in trouble. Challenging academic standards can help reduce risky business.
TLDR News
7 Big Moments from the Biden's First State of the Union: Biden's Joint Session Explained - TLDR News
Yesterday Biden held his first State of the Union Address (technically a joint session of Congress) where he reflected on his first months in office & the plans for the years ahead. So in this video, we outline what Biden had to say and...
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DeepMind's Demis Hassabis on AI Doing Better
The global pandemic has focused attention on the importance of science and technology. What role can AI play in solving the big scientific questions of the coming decades? And how should we respond to the challenges this new technology...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Teresa Ghilarducci: The Retirement Crisis
The retirement crisis is anything but imaginary. According to research conducted by Professor Teresa Ghilarducci, head of the Department of Economics at the New School in New York City, only 44% of workers in the United States have...
Curated Video
Experiencing Space, Science, and Sports in Houston
Welcome to Houston, the mysterious city known as a hub for NASA and its outer space curiosities. Explore world-class attractions, indulge in dining and shopping, and immerse yourself in the vibrant sports and arts scene. Whether you're a...
TLDR News
Medicare For All Public Option Comparing Health Care Plans - TLDR News
Going into the 2020 election there's a lot of disagreement about the future of health care in the US. Some Democratic candidates favour a 'Medicare For All' style plan covering all Americans, while others favour an opt-in 'Public...
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The Democratic Agenda
The House of Representatives has a new majority party, and a new agenda. Here's where business and the House may find common purpose.
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Amazon's New Battleground in Health
The pandemic has accelerated the pace at which big tech companies have been making inroads into healthcare as they define their role in the fight against Covid-19. Hear what's next as they go head-to-head with healthcare companies.
Healthcare Triage
Antibody Tests, Lockdowns, and Why Isn't This Working? Coronavirus Q&A 5-2-2020
We're all tired of staying home. You've still got a lot of questions about this pandemic. We've got some answers. You can jump directly to a question by clicking on the time stamps below. 0:13 - Should Officeholders Pass Basic Science...
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Cleveland Clinic and Marriott Discuss Experience Amid Disruption
The Pandemic has drastically affected how companies do business. Marriott's Peggy Fang Roe and Cleveland Clinic's Adrienne Boissy discuss the disruption both of their companies have faced and the steps they are making to adapt to meet...
Vlogbrothers
Are Viruses Necessary?
I am not sure which virus is currently hijacking my cells, but I'm going to go to bed now and hope it improves. Thanks for being here.
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Race To The Test
New health-testing tools and consumer devices aim to revolutionize at-home testing for allergies and even fertility. Hear from founders leading the push to bring medical testing at home.