Instructional Video5:11
HealthSketch

What is a Heart Attack?

Higher Ed
A simple explainer video about the leading cause of death worldwide: heart disease. We explain what it is occurs, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms and how it is managed. We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about.
Instructional Video4:17
HealthSketch

What is Asthma?

Higher Ed
A simple animated video about the common breathing condition Asthma: its symptoms and triggers, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how it can be managed. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health professionals,...
Instructional Video6:38
msvgo

Disorders of the Digestive System

K - 12th
It describes common disorders such as jaundice, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and indigestion in the digestive system.
Instructional Video16:18
Neuro Transmissions

Neuroscience of ADHD

12th - Higher Ed
ADHD might seem like a convenient excuse to be able to medicate your overactive child. But it turns out that ADHD is a real diagnosis with a different combination of symptoms for each person. There are still a lot of questions...
Instructional Video13:35
Institute of Human Anatomy

The Dangers of Vaping: Exploring the Effects on the Body

Higher Ed
This video discusses the effects of vaping on the body, comparing it to traditional cigarette smoking. It explores the pathways of inhalation and the potential harm caused by vaping products. The video concludes with recommendations for...
Instructional Video8:34
Neuro Transmissions

Neuroscience of Depression

12th - Higher Ed
About 1 out of every 14 people suffers from depression. What causes depression in the brain? Is depression inherited? And importantly, does depression medication work? In this video, we discuss the cause of depression, the changes in the...
Audio
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Joel Breman Thinks World Can Eliminate Malaria by 2050

9th - 10th
Learn about the current efforts to prevent the spread of malaria, from prevention techniques to the drugs that are available. Joel Breman talks about a how a new class of drugs and bed nets treated with insecticide can offer protection...
Audio
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Peter Piot Discusses Progress in African Aids Epidemic

9th - 10th
Listen as UNAID's Peter Piot discusses how, despite progress in the fight against AIDS, we still have a long way to go. Piot has been on the front lines of the fight against AIDS in Africa for three decades.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Paying for Medicines: Copays and Deductibles

9th - 10th
How do copays and deductibles work? Why is paying for medicine so complicated? In the first of two videos [5:59] on paying for medicines, an overview of over the counter and prescription drugs is provided.
Instructional Video
Planet Nutshell

Planet Nutshell: Mango Health in a Nutshell

9th - 10th
Explains how the Mango Health app works. The app helps people to monitor their medications and supplements so they can take better care of themselves. [1:06]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Migraine Study Reveals the Power of Placebo

9th - 10th
Patients' expectations can play a role in the effectiveness of medications and placebos.