When a person sick by flu sneezes or coughs, more than half a million virus particles can spread to those that are close to the infected person. During the World War I, increased travel and modern transportation systems made it easy for people to spread the disease. Which is why the 1918 flu influence became … Read more
Autopsy is a surgical procedure consisting of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death. Medical experts also use it to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes. Did you always want to see how an autopsy looks? Fair … Read more
This lecture series explores the fast food industry and in particular, why these foods like KFC and McDonalds taste so good, yet seem to have endless negative consequences for your health. Documentary movies such as SuperSize Me first brought the adverse effects of fast food to the public’s attention. It starts off condemning the lack of care … Read more
Schizophrenia is one of the worst mental disorders. It is characterized by abnormal social behavior and failure to understand reality. Some of the common symptoms include false beliefs, unclear thinking, confused thinking, hearing voices others do not, and a lack of motivation. Through history, there have been a number of famous people living with schizophrenia. … Read more
Imagine if your heart can repair itself? At the moment, it is just a theory and a research. The research, conducted by a tissue engineering and biomaterials science teams from Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, the research is a result of a work by a multidisciplinary collaboration of top institutes. ImaValve is the end product, a … Read more
‘The English Surgeon’ is an award winning documentary film made by BBC based on the work of Henry Thomas Marsh, born in 1950, a leading British neurosurgeon, and a pioneer of neurosurgical progress in Ukraine.‘The English Surgeon’ is an award winning documentary film made by BBC based on the work of Henry Thomas Marsh, born in … Read more
Ebola is considered the worst public health emergency of modern times. In 2014, an Ebola outbreak took the lives of 4,493 people, with close to 9,000 infected of the virus. The World Health Organization did everything it could to contain the virus, but Ebola was spreading at rapid pace. The virus might be contained nowadays, … Read more
For most of us, muscles are under our control. But how do our muscles work? And are there conditions that cause our muscles to stop working? For some people, their muscles are their biggest challenge. This documentary investigates the world of muscles, how they work, the science behind muscles, and much more, taking you on … Read more
The legend says that the ancestors of the Oromo people from Northeast Africa first discovered a highly potent and energizing potion made from the seeds of the Coffea plant. The actual growth place of coffee in Africa at that time remains a mystery. The first written record of the use of coffee in a way … Read more
Birth control pills are one of the most controversy subjects of the past few years. A pile of articles has been written on the subject. There are people that are pro birth control pills, and those that are oppose. Both sides have valued arguments on their side. And it is good to see the opinion … Read more