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When Does a Child Have Asthma? (1:44)

Watch this video from the Medical University of South Carolina showing why it is isn't always easy for parents and physicians to recognize when a child has asthma.

Battling Growth Hormone Deficiency (1:06)

Watch this video discussing growth hormone deficiency which causes a child's growth to slow down. The Easypod makes it easier to deliver growth hormones and makes it safer for parents as well. See how the Easypod works in this video from MultiVu.

Reversing Fragile X Syndrome (1:35)

Watch this video about reversing Fragile X Syndrome on HowStuffWorks. An ongoing controversy in the murder-suicide case of pro wrestler Chris Benoit is whether his seven year-old son had a form of mental retardation called "Fragile X Syndrome." The... More »

Keri Russell Fights Whooping Cough (2:05)

Watch this video about a new campaign to educate parents about pertusis, commonly known as whooping cough. Pertusis is marked by the "whoop" sound made when gasping for breath after a severe coughing attack. This whooping cough can last for weeks,... More »

Continuing Medical Education: Childhood Obesity: Meals (7:54)

In this video from the Discovery Health series "Continuing Medical Education", learn healthy steps to treat childhood obesity.

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10 Ways the World Will End: A Monster Plague (2:57)

The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates the scenario of widespread devastation from a killer plague. Some scientists believe the biggest threat from a plague could come from bio-warfare or outer space.

10 Ways to Meet a Monster: Brain Transplants (2:59)

Is brain transplantation simply a science fiction creation? On The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Meet a Monster," watch as Dr. Robert White explains how he performed the first monkey brain transplant operation.

Ripple Effect Shorts: Toxoplasma Gondi (0:44)

On the Animal Planet series "Ripple Effect," we learn about Toxoplasma Gondi. It is a parasite that lives in a cat's feces and can infect both humans and animals. Learn more in this video.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Germ Theory (1:40)

Louis Pasteur's discovery of the germ theory marked the beginning of modern medicine. Learn more about Pasteur's germ theory on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

100 Greatest Discoveries: The Beginning of Vaccinations (2:26)

The Smallpox Vaccination represents a man made product being capable of interfering with disease. Learn more on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

What's To Love: Dust Mites (0:49)

On Animal Planet's "What's to Love?" we learn about dust mites that live in your beds and eat your dead skin, sweat and saliva. They cannot be seen by the naked eye and are only visible when magnified 2,000 times.

Buggin' With Rudd: Dehydration (1:38)

Host Ruud Kleinpaste explains why water is more important than food when battling dehydration. Learn more about dehydration on Animal Planet's "Buggin' with Ruud".

Buggin with Ruud: Heat Shock (1:04)

During his quest to find the ultimate desert survivor, host Ruud Kleinpaste battles punishing desert heat. If left untreated, heat shock can develop and have lethal consequences. Find out more on Animal Planet's, "Buggin' with Ruud".

100 Greatest Discoveries: Penicillin (2:22)

Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin led to the first antibiotic, which became a cure for a variety of diseases. Learn more about penicillin on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

What the Ancients Knew: Yoga in Practice (1:00)

Yoga's goals are to restore the flow of vital energy around the body. Learn more about yoga methods that were first developed in ancient India on The Science Channel's, "What the Ancients Knew" series.