While period cramps are never fun, they can actually be debilitating for those with endometriosis - a disease where rogue uterine tissue turns up in places that it doesn’t belong. Like in other areas of the pelvis… or even in the lungs...

That intense shooting cold pain in the teeth when you bite into a cold ice cream cone just hits differently than, say, making a snowball with your bare hands. But what makes cold teeth feel so much more painful than cold skin?

Have you experienced embarrassing voice cracking? Most people have, and there’s a lot of reasons why you might be affected. From illness, stress, and good old puberty.

The benefits of fish oil are numerous. Fish oil contains omega fatty acids and in this video I talk about omega 3 fatty acid benefits. I specifically discuss how Omega 3 fatty acids can help depression and other...

In which John is diagnosed with ebola by the Internet but turns out to be suffering from viral meningitis. How should we imagine novel diseases and how should we combat them? And why do we only focus on diseases that we fear will affect...

Pericarditis (Pericardial Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Pericarditis is a cardiac condition involving inflammation of the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart). There are many different causes of...

Encephalitis (“Brain Inflammation”) Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Encephalitis is a condition involving inflammation of the brain tissue that can be caused by a variety of factors including bacteria, viruses, and...

Esophagitis (Esophagus Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Esophagitis is a condition involving inflammation of the esophagus. There are 5 types of esophagitis, each of which has a different cause,...

This video discusses the respiratory disorder asthma, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also includes a detailed explanation of the anatomical factors involved in asthma and potential triggers that can cause...