Learn about the function of the pineal gland and the endocrine system within your body. The Pineal Gland anatomy is crucial in controlling circadian rhythms

We feel hungry even after overeating the previous night because through the night our blood sugar levels drop. The insulin released after the heavy meal causes the body to use up or store the glucose. Additionally, our stomach is empty...

The Digestive System describes the functions of the organs in the digestive system, including the stomach, pancreas, and small and large intestines.

The lymphatic system consists of a complex network of lymphatic vessels, glands or nodes, and organs, such as the spleen and thymus, extending throughout the body. Through it flows a fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system has three...

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This video discusses the research that has found microplastics in human blood and the potential threats it poses to human health. It explains how plastic particles enter the human body and the harmful effects they can have on human...

In this video we look at the pathway of air and how the alveoli assist in gases our exchange.

Parents have been telling us for years, that if you give a child candy and cola it will hype them up and make them go nuts! But, how much truth is there to the 'sugar rush', and how much of it is just in the parents perception?

The World Health Organization has implemented a large-scale malaria vaccine pilot program for 360,000 children across Africa. <br/>

This video explores five fun facts about Lungs.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of marijuana, discussing its effects on the body and brain, its potential medical uses, and the risks associated with its recreational use. It emphasizes the harmful impact of marijuana on...

British researchers are developing an artificial pancreas that would automatically control levels of glucose in the bloodstream, obviating the need for diabetics to constantly monitor and regulate their blood sugar levels during the day...

No one likes shots, so why don't we swallow all our medications? This video will show how you can use a model to explore one challenge behind making medications we can quickly swallow, using insulin (a medication taken by some diabetes...

The Respiratory System plays a major part in our survival and works hand in hand with the Circulatory System.

Respiration for the body can not happen without the circulation of the blood driven by the cardiovascular system. Simply...

Learn the basics about The Lymphatic System.

Lesson on galactose absorption, metabolism via the Leloir pathway, and the medical condition known as galactosemia. Galactose is monosaccharide, which is typically ingested in the form of lactose (galactose + glucose) or free galactose...

For such a small molecule, caffeine has long been a controversial substance. Throughout the day, the human body produces a molecule called adenosine that can induce feelings of fatigue. Caffeine is a molecule that reverses the effects of...

JACK ANDRAKA was just a fifteen year old Maryland high school sophomore when he invented an inexpensive early detection test for pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancers. Now, at seventeen, Jack’s groundbreaking results have earned him...

Fishes survive underwater pressure as they do not breathe through their lungs. Therefore, they do not have air pockets that can be compressed due to the high pressures. However, fish aren’t the only creatures found at such incredible...

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 1/5: This video discusses the devastating impact of malaria on African communities, particularly on young children. It explores the efforts of local farmers and community medicine distributors to provide...

The video discusses the importance of glucose in the human body and how blood glucose concentration is monitored and controlled through the release of insulin by the pancreas. The video explains how insulin helps lower blood glucose...

Water is a simple molecule, so our body does not have to break it into smaller, simpler molecules to digest it. In fact, water molecules are so small that they have no problem diffusing through the cell membrane. This cell membrane...

Eating is one of the best parts of life, and our brains make sure to remind us to do it by producing the sensation called hunger. How does this work? Does the brain just know when we are running out of energy, and it reminds us to...

The video discusses the regulation of blood glucose concentration by the pancreas and the roles of insulin and glycogen in maintaining normal levels. The video also talks about the two types of diabetes and their treatment options,...