STAT
Donald Trump, the vitamin pitchman
A STAT investigation found The Trump Network sold customized vitamins and scientific testing kits for about two years, claiming they would yield health benefits. But according to many outside experts, the network was selling bad science.
Neuro Transmissions
Do "Smart Drugs" work?
What if you could unlock your brain’s potential with just a pill? It sounds like something out of Limitless, but there’s a whole culture around nootropics, or “smart drugs”. But do any of them work? Are any nootropics supported by...
Healthcare Triage
Does Supplemental Vitamin D Help Prevent Covid-19?
Ah, Vitamin D, back again. We’ve made our case on how unnecessary Vitamin D supplements are for outcomes like diabetes, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, and overall mortality. But what about its effect on viral infections like...
Healthcare Triage
Update on Supplements: Healthcare Triage News - 04/03/2015
One of the most common things you all seem obsessed about is supplements. I get questions from Healthcare Triage viewers all the time. You're obsessed. We've covered them before here on Healthcare Triage News as well. But there's more...
Catalyst University
Vitamin B5 [Pantothenic Acid] | Salvage, CoA Biosynthesis, & Other Facts
In this video, we discuss the salvage pathway for vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), its biochemical reconstruction after absorption, and some clinical implications for vitamin B5 deficiency.
Healthcare Triage
Healthcare Triage Questions #1
This week, Healthcare Triage presents its first questions video! Many of you submitted questions over Twitter, and John and Aaron sat down to answer them. Hilarity sometimes ensues. Make sure you get your question in next time if you...
Healthcare Triage
Facts Don't Really Change Minds
GMOs. Vaccines. Death Panels. There are a lot of "beliefs" circulating about a wide variety of health policy issues. Luckily, these are all pretty well researched areas. Thanks to thorough investigations, we can conclude with certainty...
Next Animation Studio
New study suggests exposure to sunlight could alter gut microbiome in humans
Exposure to ultraviolet rays may increase biodiversity of the gut microbiome in humans.
Healthcare Triage
Unnecessary Supplement Use is Rising, Even Among the Elderly
There are a few topics here at Healthcare Triage that just won't seem to go away. Vaccines and autism. Diet and exercise. Survival rates. But the one that trumps them all is supplements. Americans seem obsessed with them.
Catalyst University
Creatine Function (2/2): Degradation to Creatinine
Creatine Function (2/2): Degradation to Creatinine
Brian McLogan
Determine the supplement and complement of 2 radians
👉 Learn how to find the complement and the supplement of a given angle. Two angles are said to be complementary if they add up to 90 degrees (pi/2 in radians) and are said to be supplementary if they add up to 180 degrees (pi in...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Science Behind Creatine: Benefits, Safety, and Athletic Performance
This video explains what creatine is, how it works in the body, and whether it is safe and effective for increasing athletic performance. It covers topics such as how creatine is synthesized and stored in the body, how it helps provide...
JJ Medicine
Brittle Nail Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Supplements
Brittle Nail Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Supplements Brittle Nail Syndrome is a relatively common condition that causes weakened structure and health of nails. Brittle Nail Syndrome can be either primary,...
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...
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram (SSRIs)
What To Avoid If You Are Taking SSRI Antidepressants (ex. Sertraline, Fluoxetine) – Foods and Beverages, Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications that Interact with SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are...
Healthcare Triage
What Are Nootropics? Are They Going to Make You Smarter?
I don't know why, but you all keep asking for an episode on nootropics. For those of you who aren't in the know, those are drugs which are supposed to enhance cognitive function. Nootropics are the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
Healthcare Triage
Contagious Infections, Free Birth Control, and Unregulated Supplements: HCT News
How infectious is that virus? How good is free birth control? How much should you worry about supplements? Watch and learn!
Next Animation Studio
Study finds dietary supplements may contain harmful drugs
A total of 776 over-the-counter dietary supplements were found to contain potentially harmful drugs.
Curated Video
Healthy Eating for an Active Lifestyle
This video provides basic dietary recommendations for athletes participating in intense sports activities. It emphasizes the importance of nutrition in maintaining muscular builds and explosive energy. The video highlights the need to...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Should I Take Probiotics?
If you’ve recently had to take antibiotics or you’re feeling run down, someone has probably suggested probiotics.
Curated Video
U.S. watchdog wants FDA to crackdown on fertility supplements
The U.S. Center for Science in the Public Interest wants a crackdown on dozens of unproven fertility supplements, which they say show no scientific evidence of helping women get pregnant. Several of the fertility products identified are...
Curated Video
Vitamin D & Iron Supplements: Benefits & Hidden Side Effects
Not sure if Vitamin D and Iron supplements are right for you? We break down the benefits and potential side effects in this video. Learn what to expect so you can feel confident about your health choices!