In 1643, Johann Wirsung was shot and killed outside his home, but not before he named one of the men responsible. One rumor that has emerged over the years is the man was paid by one of Wirsung's former assistants, who claimed Wirsung...

Our lizard friend the Gila monster probably has no idea that a chemical in its spit inspired one of the most important medical advancements of the 21st century. But this story is really about something bigger. Something deeper, beneath...

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.

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...

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...

Empowering diabetes patients to feel like they can change their health is the goal of Project Dulce, an innovative program in San Diego that has been held up as a national model. It combines peer counseling, guidance from physicians and...

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.

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...

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.

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?

From sucrose to high fructose corn syrup to... lead? Hank gives us the sweet and lowdown on sweeteners.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Hanger is the grumpiness you feel when you are hungry. We've all been there, but what's the science behind it?

We've compiled our videos about sugar and sweetness here. Enjoy the rush!

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...

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...

When eight-year-old Luke was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a diabetic alert dog was brought home to help manage his illness.

New from OnlyGood.tv! Dogs4Diabetics (D4D) is a California based non-profit organization that researches, trains and places Medical Assistance Diabetic Alert Dogs with insulin-dependent diabetics to assist them in managing their insulin...

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