SciShow
The Unsung Scientist Behind the Building Blocks of DNA | Marie M. Daly
Our understanding of both clogged arteries and the building blocks of DNA are thanks to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Marie M. Daly, the first Black woman in the U.S. to receive a Ph. D. in chemistry.
SciShow
Viking Sunstones and Mummy Health Secrets
Today on SciShow news, dead person wisdom is helping enrich our understanding of the natural world - how did Vikings manage to be such awesome navigators? And is heart disease inherent in human beings? Scientists think mummies may have...
SciShow
5 Weird Things Your Blood Can Tell You
Blood is a pretty remarkable diagnostic tool! It doesn’t just tell you about blood-related diseases, it can reveal information about everything from your brain to your unborn fetus. Chapters PREMATURE BABIES 0:48 CONCUSSIONS 4:11 BLOCKED...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Accumulation of Fatty Plaque in the Arteries
Explore the intricacies of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) with this visually captivating animation. Using a creative storytelling approach and the metaphor of a distribution chain, you'll discover how the arteries face restricted blood...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease - Prevention through Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Told through the narration of a fitness instructor, named Calvin, you will learn how the ex-stock broker turned his life around after a health scare involving a Peripheral Artery Disease diagnosis. The video covers through creative...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can Exercise Prevent Heart Attacks?
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what happens during a heart attack (myocardial infarction), the causes, and how they are treated. He also discusses some of the best ways to prevent and reduce a...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...
Curated Video
Does Donating Blood Burn Calories?
Donating blood can lead to weight loss, but this loss is not significant. As covered in this video, the average donation is 1 pint of blood, which weighs about 1 pound; so right off the bat, you’re walking out of the donation center 1...
Visual Learning Systems
The Impact of Diet on Public Health
This video highlights the global issues of hunger and malnutrition, as well as the consequences of overeating and unhealthy food choices. It emphasizes the alarming rates of obesity and overweight individuals in North America and Europe,...
Catalyst University
Type I vs Type II Diabetes EXPLAINED
In this video, we will explore the differences between type I and type II diabetes mellitus after reviewing the normal physiology.
New York Times
New York Times: Stroke
This site, created as part of The New York Times series Six Killers, contains an interactive animation depicting what happens when a stroke occurs as well as how it is diagnosed.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arteriosclerosis, Arteriolosclerosis, and Atherosclerosis
Learn the difference between arteriosclerosis, arteriolosclerosis, and atherosclerosis! This video lecture describes these blood vessel diseases. [9:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Vessel Diseases: Atherosclerosis Part 1
See how Atherosclerosis (Fat in the blood vessel wall) hardens the arterial wall and makes it harder for blood to flow through. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [12:54]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Vessel Diseases: Atherosclerosis Part 2
See how Atherosclerosis (fat in the blood vessel wall) hardens the arterial wall and makes it harder for blood to flow through. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [8:59]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arteriosclerosis, Arteriolosclerosis, and Atherosclerosis
Learn the difference between Arteriosclerosis, Arteriolosclerosis, and Atherosclerosis. [9:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arteriolosclerosis Part 2
See how hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis (Protein in the arterial wall) makes it difficult for blood to go through blood vessels. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [5:10]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arteriolosclerosis Part 1
See how hyaline arteriolosclerosis (Protein in the arterial wall) causes hardening of the blood vessels. [11:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atherosclerosis Part 2
See how Atherosclerosis (Fat in the blood vessel wall) hardens the arterial wall and makes it harder for blood to flow through. [8:58]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atherosclerosis Part 1
See how Atherosclerosis (Fat in the blood vessel wall) hardens the arterial wall and makes it harder for blood to flow through. [12:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hypertension and Blood Vessel Damage
The relationship between hypertension and blood vessels is illustrated. Blood vessel strain and damage makes target organs (kidneys, brain, heart) vulnerable.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about an aneurysm, one type of circulatory system disease. Students will learn about thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atherosclerosis Part 2
This video lesson from Khan Academy provides information about atherosclerosis, one type of circulatory system disease. Students will learn basic information about atherosclerosis. This is second video segment of the presentation.