PBS
How We Figured Out Fermentation
Thanks to a recent adaptation, instead of getting sick from the boozy, fermented fruits, one of our primate ancestors could digest them safely, and get more calories at the same time. This new superpower would open up a whole new...
SciShow
Why Scurvy Doesn't Make Sense to Science
Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still occurs today! But did you know that our distant ancestors could make their own Vitamin C, making it impossible to...
SciShow
Why Scurvy Shouldn't Exist
Many a joke has been made about scurvy and pirates, but it’s a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still affects people around the world today. What’s wild, though, is that it shouldn’t exist - our distant ancestors used...
SciShow
How the Vitamins Got Their Names
The list of vitamins can be kind of confusing, what with all those B vitamins and a random K thrown in. But every name has its story.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do vitamins work? - Ginnie Trinh Nguyen
Vitamins are the building blocks that keep our bodies running; they help build muscle and bone, capture energy, heal wounds and more. But if our body doesn't create vitamins, how do they get into our system? Ginnie Trinh Nguyen describes...
Be Smart
Why Vaccines Work
As more and more parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children or are vaccinating them later, diseases like measles are making a comeback. Are vaccines safe? How do vaccines work? Why do some people claim there is a link between...
Curated Video
Origins of Favorite Cocktails
Weird History Food is taking you out for a delicious cocktail history date. It’s hard to think of a more popular bar drink on a night out than a cocktail. Some mixed drinks are so well-known, they’ve essentially become household names...
Curated Video
Vitamin Deficiencies
How an investigation into a skin disease in the American Deep South revealed the true value of a healthy diet - and what happens when you don't consume enough vitamins. Biology - Healthy Living - A lack of specific vitamins can cause...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - What are Nutrients? Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins & Minerals #15
In this video, we cover: - What nutrients are and why we need each of them - Specifically we cover carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water Exam board specific info: AQA - Suitable for everyone IGCSE Edexcel -...
Hip Hughes History
Scurvy and World History Explained
A must know for anyone in a Global or World History course, a super quick overview of what Scurvy is and how is reaped havoc in World History during the Age of Exploration. Fall into the video arsenal rabbit hole!
JJ Medicine
Vitamin C Deficiency (Scurvy) Symptoms (ex. bad teeth, fatigue), Why symptoms happen & who gets them
Lesson on Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology of vitamin C deficiency, why symptoms occurs, who gets these symptoms, and an in-depth overview of the condition known as scurvy. Vitamin C...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Vitamin C for Your Body: From Scurvy to Immune System Support
This video explains the importance of vitamin C in the body, including its role as a powerful antioxidant and its association with scurvy. It also discusses how vitamin C is absorbed and excreted in the body, and its essential role in...
History Hit
The Battle For North America: Learn about Britains plan to attack Quebec
How important was Louisbourg? What was the British plan of attack? Who did the British choose to command the operation and why? How did the commander take care of the health of his men? Why was it important to move quickly with the...