SECOND OPINION | Tuberculosis | PBS
This PBS medical series explores illnesses one at a time and features a panel of physicians and other experts assessing individual cases.
Many Americans assume tuberculosis is a disease of the past, but the reality is one-third of the world’s population is infected with TB—an estimated 10 to 15 million people in the United States alone. Second Opinion explores this historic disease and what you need to know to protect yourself.
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system It is a movement disorder that is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor and a slowing of physical movement.
When HIV Becomes AIDS (HIV #2)
“HIV and AIDS are not the same thing, but the virus can lead to the disease. Learn how in this video.”
VIB animation: Crohn’s disease
“VIB – Flanders Institute for Biotechnology – is a nonprofit research institute conducting pioneering research in the life sciences. More than 1000 scientists explore the molecular mechanisms responsible for the functioning of the human body, plants and micro-organisms. VIB strives to apply the inventions with commercial value for the benefit of consumers and patients. This animation features images of VIB research in the field of Crohn’s disease. Copyright www.vib.be”
Food Allergy
“Approximately 3 million children under the age of 18, suffer from food allergies. Parents, and an allergy specialist, discuss coping strategies.”
What Are Birth Control Pills?| www.plannedparenthood.org
“Birth control pills are a kind of medication that women can take daily to prevent pregnancy. They are also sometimes called the pill or oral contraception. Birth control pills are made of hormones. Hormones are chemicals made in our bodies. They control how different parts of our bodies work. The hormones in the pill work by keeping a womans ovaries from releasing eggs — ovulation. Pregnancy cannot happen if there is no egg to join with sperm. The hormones in the pill also prevent pregnancy by thickening a womans cervical mucus. The mucus blocks sperm and keeps it from joining with an egg.”
Healthy Food Choices: Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA)
“Fats are not created equal. Monounsaturated fats are much better for healthy cholesterol levels than saturated fats. Try these tips for buying foods low in fat in this healthy shopping video.”
Asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) video from Altana.
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