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Curated Video
These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
Great Big Story
The Disease Detectives Stop Outbreaks at Their Source
Join the elite Epidemic Intelligence Service as they combat outbreaks and prevent the spread of deadly diseases. Follow their expeditions and life-saving efforts.
PBS
Why Do Schools Teach Sex Education?
Why are school teachers tasked with teaching students about sexual education? Today, Danielle explores how sex ed ended up in America's schools!
Curated Video
The Humoral Response - B Cell Activation, Antibody Production & Memory Cells
In this video, we demystify B cell activation, antibody production, and memory cell formation in this informative video. Learn how your immune system battles pathogens like the West Nile virus, how B and T cells work together, and the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Importance of Regular Exercise for Physical Health
This video discusses the importance of regular exercise for both humans and animals. It highlights the benefits of exercise, as well as the potential negative consequences of not exercising, such as weak muscles and health problems. The...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: The Disease of Our Time: Diabetes
This lesson presents a comprehensive overview of diabetes, including the causes of as well as the biological processes leading to this widespread disease. Students will learn about the symptoms of diabetes and will become knowledgeable...
PBS
Pbs: Teachers' Domain: Evolving Ideas: Why Does Evolution Matter Now?
In this video from Evolution, an exploration of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the Russian prison system highlights one reason it is important to understand evolution.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Vaccine War
Controversy over whether to vaccinate children is an ongoing issue for parents and health professionals. This video presents the pros, cons and risks of vaccinating from different perspectives. There are text interviews with various...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Help Prevent Diabetes With Exercise
In this animated video segment adapted from the Eagle Books series produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mr. Eagle describes to Rain That Dances and Thunder Cloud, two American Indian boys, how people used to be...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Fats Good and Bad
These Fizzy's Lunch Lab videos and related lesson plan provide practical and positive examples of healthy eating with an emphasis on fats. The materials will help students understand that fat is a nutrient, food sources of fat and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Social Distancing
Be a germ buster and learn how to we can help each other stay healthy when feeling sick. [0:55]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: Wash Your Hands
Be a good helper and remember to wash your hands often! [0:40]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tuberculosis: Preventing Tb Using the "4 I's"
Learn how to help prevent TB disease using intensive case finding, isoniazid, isolation, and immunization. [11:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Influenza: Flu Vaccine Excuses
Learn some common excuses for not getting the flu vaccine, and some key information relevant to each one. [3:27]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vaccines
A narrated tutorial investigating how vaccines are used to prevent diseases. [4:59]
The Kid Should See This
Tksst: Asap Science: Paper Towel vs Hand Dryers
In less than three minutes, find out which is more hygienic- paper towels or hand dryers. [2:58]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge: Clean Water Systems in Mexico
In this video segment adapted from Rx for Survival, learn about the importance of clean water and sanitation systems. Hear the story of how, in the early 1990s, Mexico's entry into a North American trade agreement was threatened by a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Basics of Malaria
Visit us (http://www.khanacademy.org/science/healthcare-and-medicine) for health and medicine content or (http://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat) for MCAT related content. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Pertussis?
This Khan Academy resource is a video explaining what pertussis is.
PBS
Pbs: Evolving Ideas: Why Does Evolution Matter Now?
In this video, discover why evolution is important to our understanding of disease prevention and treatment in Russia and around the world.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: The Lifespan of Couch Potatoes
Increased sedentary activity has been linked to increased risk of death due to cancer and cardiovascular disease. The findings appear to apply even to adults who have a healthy weight. Join in on the discussion of the study that was...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: How Do You Fend Off the Flu?
What are some strategies people can use to protect themselves from getting the flu? An expert offers advice. Aired Jan. 18, 2013 [17:35 min]