SciShow
Actually Understand Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects over 400 million people. It can be confusing and difficult to manage, so in this video we'll answer all your questions about type 2 diabetes, including what to eat, what affects your risk, and is there a cure.
SciShow
This Blood Test Predicts Your Future
There's a lot of interest in knowing your future when you're a kid. But one thing you can know with basically 100% certainty isn't one you'd expect - your risk of developing type one diabetes. So if one simple blood test can tell you if...
Bozeman Science
The Endocrine System
Paul Andersen explains the major elements in the endocrine system. He explains how glands produce hormones which target cells. He differentiates between water soluble and lipid soluble hormones. He then describes the hormones and actions...
SciShow
The Dangerous History of Electroconvulsive Therapy, and How It’s Used Today
We’ve had a number of false starts that did more harm than good to figure out new treatments, and ECT is one of those treatments that came from a complicated history.
TED Talks
TED: Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics | Brooke Bennett
The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Diabetes advocate Brooke Bennett shares her own struggles living with type 1 diabetes and how the astronomical cost of a life-saving drug...
SciShow
Could a Vaccine Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?
Measles, mumps, and polio are things we can prevent with vaccines, but scientists are looking to add a surprising entry to that list: Type 1 diabetes.
SciShow
Does Eating Breakfast Really Help You Lose Weight?
You’ve probably heard that eating breakfast every day helps you lose weight, but not many actual experiments have been done on this, so is it true?
SciShow
The Sweet and Lowdown on Sweeteners
From sucrose to high fructose corn syrup to... lead? Hank gives us the sweet and lowdown on sweeteners.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli
When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. So which foods cause you to feel so tired after lunch? Or so restless at night? Mia...
SciShow
Social Interaction and the 'Bliss Molecule'
This week on SciShow News, scientists found that social interaction triggers the production of the “bliss molecule” in mice. Plus, eating sugar is about more than just the calories.
Bozeman Science
Elements of a Feedback Loop
Paul Andersen defines the major elements of feedback loops. The receptors and effectors both sense and respond to changes in their environment. The following examples are used to illustrate the importance of feedback loops in maintaining...
SciShow
How Pregnancy Is Like Growing an Alien Inside You
Pregnancy is quite a feat. The embryo manages to develop, get food, and get rid of their waste, all while staying under the radar of their parent’s immune system.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do carbohydrates impact your health? - Richard J. Wood
The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what...
Amoeba Sisters
Homeostasis and Negative/Positive Feedback
Explore homeostasis with the Amoeba Sisters and learn how homeostasis relates to feedback in the human body. This video gives examples of negative feedback (temperature and blood glucose regulation) and positive feedback (events in...
SciShow
Why Do You Get Hangry?
Hanger is the grumpiness you feel when you are hungry. We've all been there, but what's the science behind it?
SciShow
SciShow: Sugar Compilation
We've compiled our videos about sugar and sweetness here. Enjoy the rush!
TED Talks
TED: 3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso
Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a...
Crash Course
Endocrine System, part 1 - Glands & Hormones: Crash Course A&P
Hank begins teaching you about your endocrine system by explaining how it uses glands to produce hormones. These hormones are either amino-acid based and water soluble, or steroidal and lipid-soluble, and may target many types of cells...
Curated Video
Diabetes
A long-term medical condition that affects the body's blood sugar levels, due to a defect in the production of the hormone insulin. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
Insulin and Diabetes
Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose...
Curated Video
Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, and Management
This video discusses the different types of diabetes and their causes. It explains that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot produce insulin, while type 2 diabetes is linked to lifestyle factors and insulin...
Curated Video
Dr. Bernstein's Low Carb Diet for Type 1 Diabetes
In this video, families discuss how switching to Dr. Bernstein's low-carbohydrate dietary approach to managing Type 1 diabetes impacted their lives and the health of their children. This diet allowed many of them to control blood sugar...
Curated Video
How High Carbohydrate Diets Negatively Impact Type I Diabetics
Families of children with Type 1 diabetes explain the confusion and frustration they faced as they navigated diabetes management. They discuss dietary advice that seems counterintuitive, focusing on high-carbohydrate foods despite the...
Curated Video
Personal Struggles with Diabetes Management and Resulting Complications
Personal stories from individuals living with Type 1 diabetes. They detail their struggles with managing blood sugar levels, the fear and physical toll of constant fluctuations, and the long-term complications they faced as a result....