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One Step Beyond: Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that causes severe paranoia and delusions. These people have difficulty distinguishing facial expressions. Learn more about schizophrenia on Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond."


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Trans Fats Explained

Trans Fats Explained (10:00)

Watch this video about trans fats on HowStuffWorks. Health Politics, a popular health care news and information Web site and leader in the fast-growing world of online TV programming, has launched two short videos to help consumers understand what... More »

Malnutrition in Ethiopia, from UNICEF

Malnutrition in Ethiopia, from UNICEF (1:24)

Watch this UNICEF video about battling malnutrition in Ethiopia on HowStuffWorks. Peanut-based nutritious foods are the key to saving lives, especially among children. See how malnutrition works in this video from UNICEF.

Tips on Choosing Healthy Snacks from the ADA

Tips on Choosing Healthy Snacks from the ADA (1:00)

Watch this video about healthy snacks on HowStuffWorks. When snacking, it's a good idea to choose the most nutritious food available for consideration of your physical health as well as oral health. Learn some tips regarding healthy snacking in this... More »

Tips on Choosing Nutritious Foods from the ADA

Tips on Choosing Nutritious Foods from the ADA (0:59)

Watch this video about choosing nutritious foods on HowStuffWorks. Choosing nutritious food is an important part of keeping your body and brain sharp. Learn how to choose nutritious foods in this video from the American Dental Association.

Obesity and Oral Health

Obesity and Oral Health (1:00)

Watch this video about obesity and oral health on HowStuffWorks. A recent study has linked obesity to periodontal disease. Learn the facts about the links between obesity and oral health in this video from the American Dental Association.

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Extreme Bodies: Conjoined Infants

Extreme Bodies: Conjoined Infants (3:28)

Tatiana and Christa Hogan are conjoined twins. Connected at the head, surgical separation is not an option. Can Tatiana and Christa still lead a normal life?

Extreme Bodies: Supersize Human

Extreme Bodies: Supersize Human (2:51)

On Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies," we meet Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert. Standing at 7 foot 2 inches, Roy's heart and lungs are two times the size of an average size person's.

Extreme Bodies: Tallest Man Ever Recorded

Extreme Bodies: Tallest Man Ever Recorded (2:38)

The tallest man ever recorded, Robert Wadlow, was 8 feet 11 inches. He died at an early age due to complications from his pituitary tumor. Learn more about Wadlow on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."

Extreme Bodies: FBN1 Gene

Extreme Bodies: FBN1 Gene (2:46)

Meet Dave, a giant who, because of a mutation in his FBN1 gene, has skin covered with rashes and an abnormally small chest which makes it difficult for him to breathe. Learn more about this condition on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."

Extreme Bodies: Excess Growth Hormone

Extreme Bodies: Excess Growth Hormone (2:55)

The pituitary gland produces human growth hormone in the human body. In some cases, it produces an excess amount and causes a person to grow abnormally tall. Learn more about this function on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."

Extreme Bodies: Acromegaly

Extreme Bodies: Acromegaly (2:36)

Acromegaly is a condition that occurs when the pituitary gland produces an excess amount of growth hormone. This condition is commonly associated with pituitary giants. Learn more about acromegaly on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."

Extreme Bodies: Physical Problems of Being Tall

Extreme Bodies: Physical Problems of Being Tall (2:40)

Being very tall can cause some physical problems. In this clip from "Extreme Bodies" on Discovery Channel, we meet 7 foot 5 inch, Richmond Edwards whose basketball career ended because his knees could not support his large size.

Extreme Bodies: Familial Giants

Extreme Bodies: Familial Giants (2:34)

Unlike pituitary giants, the abnormal height of familial giants are not caused by any disorders. Meet a 12-year-old familial giant on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."

Extreme Bodies: Craniotomy Surgery

Extreme Bodies: Craniotomy Surgery (2:07)

On Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies," watch as George Bell, a pituitary giant, undergoes a craniotomy -- a surgical procedure to have a tumor removed from his brain.

Extreme Bodies: Tallest Man in America

Extreme Bodies: Tallest Man in America (3:00)

Standing at 7 foot 8 inches, George Bell is the tallest man in America. Learn more about his condition on Discovery Channel's "Extreme Bodies."