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Factpack: The Liver
The liver is the largest gland in the body. What is it, what does it do and just how can it regenerate? Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to...
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Factpack: Digestion
Amazing facts about digestive organs. Find out what they are, how they work, and how some animals' are different. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic,...
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Organ
In medicine and biology, a distinct part of the body that performs a specialised function, such as the lungs, heart, liver or kidneys. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
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Alcohol: The Poison
Alcohol is a naturally occurring poison. What are the risks and health problems people can suffer from alcohol use or abuse? Biology - Healthy Living - Alcohol is a toxin and is produced by fermenting yeast. Alcohol damages both the...
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Plants and Medicine
Discover how artichokes, garlic and poppies play important roles in medicine, pain management and the treatment of disease. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The medicinal properties of plants have saved countless lives. Over half of...
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Cells – Odd one out
Four parts of organs are shown, but which is the odd one out? Life processes - Living processes - Cells A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
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Food's incredible journey
Follow the incredible journey of food inside the body. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The digestive system breaks down food and extracts the nutrients. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning...
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The intestines
Case study of the role of the intestines in digestion. Life processes - Body systems - The digestive system Learning Points The intestine is divided into the large and small intestine. Nutrients from food are absorbed into the...
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Incredible Things Coffee Does To Your Body
Weird History Food is going to pour you a video on What Coffee Does To Your Body. Coffee gets a bad rap. Maybe because it tastes so good. Things that taste good are almost always bad for us. There are some less-than-awesome things that...
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How Much Should You Really Be Drinking?
The Advice on Alcohol is Changing. Alok and Sheena will talk about the trend of Dry January, and share surprising facts about drinking. Whether or not you want to reset your relationship with alcohol, Alok and Sheena have you covered!
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Breathing and Eating
Dr. Forrester teaches about your respiratory system and digestive system.
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Why Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Malaria!
Malaria kills a lot of people every year, and many of those people are young children. Developing a vaccine against this deadly disease has been a long and difficult journey, but there’s been a breakthrough! While we are still working...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Interview: Soothsayer
This video offers a unique insight into the role of a soothsayer in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the crucial moment where Caesar is warned about the Ides of March. Discover the ancient practice of divination, the...
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The Art of Making Haggis, A Scottish Tradition
Explore the champion haggis making process in Scotland, from traditional ingredients to modern serving styles.
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The Growing Epidemic: Type 2 Diabetes in Asia
This video discusses the alarming increase of type 2 diabetes in Asia, particularly due to affluent lifestyles, lack of exercise, and obesity. It highlights the importance of early treatment through exercise and diet, as well as...
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The Power of Antioxidants
Elevate your health with the antioxidant power of fresh fruits and vegetables! Discover how the unique antioxidant properties in plant-based foods can boost your immune system, slow aging, and combat diseases like cancer. From...
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New Generation Hepatitis Therapy: PEG Interferon A2 (Pegasus) Shows Superior Efficacy in Treating Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a widespread liver infection affecting billions of people worldwide. However, a new generation therapy called Pegasus, developed by Roche, has shown superior efficacy compared to conventional interferon. Pegasus provides...
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Wellbeing A-Z -Organ donation
Thousands of people pass away each year waiting for an Organ donation, while the number of people who register to donate is in slow decline.
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The Truth About Detox: Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions
This video challenges the popular notion of detoxing and questions the effectiveness of detox products in cleansing the body. It emphasizes that the liver and other organs naturally detoxify the body and suggests that the best way to...
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Anatomy Masterclass: The Abdominal Cavity
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the abdominal cavity, ranging from it's musculoskeletal borders and internal anatomy, to different schemes for dividing the abdominal anatomy.
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If We Go To Sleep Hungry, Why Do We Wake Up Feeling Less Hungry?
When you wake up, you generally feel less hungry because the liver has maintained the blood glucose levels in your blood during your nap. Furthermore, there’s practically no physical activity during sleep, so your energy expenditure is...
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GCSE Biology - What is Cancer? 'Benign' and 'Malignant' Tumours Explained #43
Benign and malignant tumours are very different problems. In fact only malignant ones are considered tumours. Find out why, and explore the risk factors for cancer.