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Dr. Oz on: Back Pain

Back pain can be debilitating. Everything from heavy lifting to simply sitting can become a painful endeavor. Take some tips from Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen about keeping your core strong.


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How Sunburns Work

How Sunburns Work (0:58)

Sunburns can be painful, and that's why physicians recommend using sunscreen to prevent sunburn from overexposure to the UV radiation of the sun. See how sunburn and sunscreen work in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Tourette syndrome Works

How Tourette syndrome Works (3:03)

Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes individuals to have physical and vocal tics -- and it affects more people than you might think. To learn more about Tourette syndrome, check out this HowStuffWorks video.

Understanding the Brain: Development

Understanding the Brain: Development (0:57)

We have known for decades that genes play a part in the brain's function, but research also shows a baby's environment plays just as large a role. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Audio Interview: How Munchausen By Proxy Works: False Allegations

Audio Interview: How Munchausen By Proxy Works: False Allegations (2:27)

Dr. Feldman explores the issues of false allegations of Munchausen sndrome by proxy patients.

Audio Interview: How Munchausen By Proxy Works

Audio Interview: How Munchausen By Proxy Works (3:35)

Dr. Feldman discusses Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

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How It's Made: Blood Products

How It's Made: Blood Products (3:01)

Have you ever wondered what becomes of donated blood? This clip from The Science Channel's "How It's Made" follows the blood trail from initial blood testing to creation of the final products.

Time Warp: Torso Jump Rope

Time Warp: Torso Jump Rope (1:58)

Watch this slow motion video of what happens to the upper body as a person jumps rope, in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."

Time Warp: Thigh Strike

Time Warp: Thigh Strike (0:15)

Watch what happens to the muscles and skin when a baton strikes the thigh, in this slow motion video from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."

Time Warp: Lindy Spin

Time Warp: Lindy Spin (1:22)

Speed gives professional dancers Nick Williams and Carla Heiney the momentum needed to executive dance moves like the spin.

Time Warp: Rope Swing

Time Warp: Rope Swing (1:00)

Watch this slow motion video from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp" of a man swinging two ropes-- above and below his body-- as he sits and lies down.

Time Warp: Tongue Trap

Time Warp: Tongue Trap (0:16)

How long does it take for pain to travel from tongue to brain? Roughly 90 milliseconds, as shown by The Freak Show Deluxe's Thomas Nealeigh.

Time Warp: Jump Rope 4

Time Warp: Jump Rope 4 (2:18)

Watch this slow motion video of a double dutch jump rope trick in this clip from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."

Time Warp: Jump Rope 3

Time Warp: Jump Rope 3 (0:31)

Watch this slow motion video of a double dutch jump rope trick, in which the jumper enters by leaping over the shoulders of two people. Don't miss this clip from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."

Time Warp: Jump Rope 2

Time Warp: Jump Rope 2 (0:17)

Watch this slow motion video of a double dutch jump rope trick, in which the jumper enters by doing a flip. See this clip from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."

Time Warp: Jump Rope 1

Time Warp: Jump Rope 1 (1:00)

Watch this slow motion video of a double dutch jump rope trick, in which two jumpers enter at the same time. See this clip from Discovery Channel's "Time Warp."