TED Talks
Talithia Williams: Own your body's data
The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and...
TED Talks
Chuck Murry: Can we regenerate heart muscle with stem cells?
The heart is one of the least regenerative organs in the human body -- a big factor in making heart failure the number one killer worldwide. What if we could help heart muscle regenerate after injury? Physician and scientist Chuck Murry...
SciShow
How Aspirin Changed Medicine Forever
Aspirin isn't just an old medicine cabinet stand-by, it's one of the oldest medicines we humans learned how to make ourselves. And our research into aspirin did more than just make it better at relieving pain, it opened the door to whole...
SciShow
Can I Die From Too Much Water? Blood? Oxygen?
We all know that we need things like water and oxygen to live, but what happens when you get too much of a good thing?
SciShow
What Being a Night Owl Does to Your Health | SciShow News
We’re learning more about the differences in health between early risers and night owls, and new research could offer even more evidence that vaping is just different from smoking, not necessarily better.
SciShow
Why Do Heart Cells Turn into Bone?
It's no surprise that heart tissue and bone tissue have really different jobs. So why does it happen?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How aspirin was discovered - Krishna Sudhir
4000 years ago, the ancient Sumerians made a surprising discovery: if they scraped the bark off a particular kind of tree and ate it, their pain disappeared. Little did they know that what they'd found was destined to influence the...
SciShow
Can You Really Be Scared to Death?
Can you literally "die of fright?" Turns out, you can! In this episode of SciShow Hank explores the mechanisms in your body that activate when you get scared, and how they can sometimes get out of hand.
SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What happens during a heart attack? - Krishna Sudhir
Approximately seven million people around the world die from heart attacks every year. And cardiovascular disease, which causes heart attacks and other problems like strokes, is the world's leading killer. So what causes a heart attack?...
SciShow
Healing Hearts, Space Jewelry, and the Newest Mammal
Hank reveals the latest discoveries, including a way to make new, beating heart cells, ancient Egyptian jewelry made from meteorites, and the first mammal to be discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the adorable olinguito.
Curated Video
Reducing Inflammation: A Key to Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes
In this video, the speaker discusses the connection between inflammation and heart attacks/strokes. They highlight the importance of reducing inflammation to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The video mentions that a simple...
Curated Video
Life-Saving Treatment: Rapid Angioplasty for Heart Attack Patients
This video highlights the life-saving treatment of unblocking arteries through angioplasty, allowing blood to flow back into the heart muscle after a heart attack. It emphasizes the importance of prompt treatment in reducing the risk of...
Curated Video
These are the 4 main types of carbon-based molecules necessary for life
There are 4 main types of carbon-based molecules important to life. They are the building blocks for every living organism on this planet. In this video, I will give you a quick introduction to each type with some fun examples.
Curated Video
Improving Heart Health: The Power of Tailored Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
The British Heart Foundation has partnered with The New Opportunities Fund to establish 40 cardiac rehabilitation centers across the UK. These centers offer individually tailored programs to help heart patients recover and improve their...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Cardiac Cell Therapy: Strengthening Damaged Hearts
In this pioneering technique, patients in Britain who have suffered from heart attacks are receiving an extra boost to strengthen their damaged hearts. By taking muscle fiber from the patient's leg and injecting it directly into the...
Curated Video
ADHD Meds & Heart Attack Risk: Is Your Medicine Safe?
This video provides a thorough understanding of Adderall's sympathomimetic actions, the risk factors for those with pre-existing heart conditions, and the significance of dosages. Dr. Marks also examines the findings of a 2022...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Cocaine
Cocaine is derived from the coca plant and is used in powder and rock forms. What effects does cocaine have on the brain and body, and what makes it such an addictive drug? Biology - Healthy Living - Cocaine is a drug derived from the...
Healthcare Triage
The Latest on Artificial Sweeteners and Health
Are there harms of artificial sweeteners that outweigh the benefits? We’ve asked this question before at Healthcare Triage, and the answer was no! There are lots of data that suggest artificial sweeteners are bad, but none of those data...
Curated Video
How Eisenhower's Heart Attack Reshaped American Diets
When President Eisenhower had a heart attack in 1955, it impacted the entire American diet. Soon, most people were adopting a low-fat, high-carbohydrate dietary model. This dietary shift, though based on flawed science, laid the...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Medical Techniques for Stroke and Heart Attack Treatment
Researchers in Melbourne are pioneering techniques to reduce the temperature of stroke and heart attack patients using a revolutionary blood chilling device called a cooling catheter. By cooling the patient's core body temperature, the...
Curated Video
Benefits and Considerations of Aspirin Use for Heart Health
In this video, the speaker emphasizes the potential benefits of regular low-dose aspirin intake for women over 55 with heart disease risk factors. They suggest that aspirin can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and even some cancers....
Curated Video
Understanding Heart Attacks: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
This video provides important information about recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack, emphasizing that they can differ from the classic chest pain symptom, especially in women. It highlights the critical importance of seeking...