Exercise during curative chemotherapy for breast cancer has proven benefits. It helps reduce fatigue, preserve muscle strength, improve fitness, and enhance overall quality of life. Staying physically active…
With a wave of FDA approvals and promising clinical trials, treatment options for metastatic breast cancer are expanding fast. Amy Tiersten, MD, highlights the power of immunotherapies—especially checkpoint…
Peter Attia, MD, and Marty Makary, MD, MPH, discuss the rise of peanut allergies, a uniquely American epidemic. Beginning with a 1999 study estimating mild allergies at 0.5%,…
This video explores the rise of concierge and direct primary care models, highlighting why many healthcare providers are leaving traditional primary care. Frustrated by high patient loads and…
This video explains Kawasaki disease, a rare vasculitis causing inflammation of blood vessels. It covers the three phases: acute (high fever, red eyes, lips, palms, soles), subacute (peeling…
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., but early detection saves lives. This video explains how colon cancer starts as slow-growing polyps…
This myth-busting video explores fascinating misconceptions about the human brain. Neurologists debunk ideas like “we only use 10% of our brains,” “IQ tests measure intelligence,” and “stroke prevention…
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. While many microbes coexist harmlessly with humans as part of the normal flora, some can invade…
The digestive process begins with a bite of food, traveling through the esophagus via peristalsis to the stomach, where powerful acids and enzymes break it down. Nutrients are…
Tuberculosis (TB), the deadliest infectious disease in human history, has shaped societies for millennia. Despite being curable, TB still kills 1.5 million people annually, largely due to poverty,…
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a genetic condition causing cysts to grow in the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney failure. Symptoms may include back pain, blood in urine,…
The video presents a comprehensive breakdown of the cardiac cycle, focusing on both mechanical and electrical events in the heart. Key phases are discussed, such as atrial contraction,…
