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Shea Nut Helps Fight Joint Pain (0:59)

Watch this video from MultiVu that shows why the extract from a relatively unknown plant, called the Shea Nut, actually contains one of the most powerful inflammation fighters of any known plant. BSP Pharma is using the Shea Nut extract in a... More »

Is Your Backpack Too Heavy (1:41)

Watch this video about an innovative new backpack design on HowStuffWorks. A new, ergonomic backpack is being designed to reduce the high levels of back strain that heavy backpacks cause. Learn about how this new backpack may be incorporated into... More »

Pectus Excavatum (1:00)

Watch this video from the Medical University of South Carolina showing Dr. Andre Hebra discuss the minimally invasive surgical approach to pectus excavatum and who might be a candidate.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (2:37)

Watch this video about multiple sclerosis on HowStuffWorks. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, every hour someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and is the number one... More »

Monitoring Tremors from Parkinson's Disease (1:06)

Watch this video about a computerized test that examines pen strokes to help diagnose a Parkinsonian tremor on HowStuffWorks. Since Parkinson's patients exhibit a very specific tremor, the goal of this computerized system is to be able to analyze... More »

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Brainstormers: Part Two (0:29)

Watch this video for insight into the human brain stems from research on phantom limbs and differences between male and female brains.

Brainstormers: Part One (23:40)

A hemispherectomy removes half a brain to reduce or eliminate seizures. This operation is not as detrimental as it might sound. In children, the brain can adapt to perform all functions with one half of a brain.

A Changing Epidemic: AIDS Part 2 (22:18)

This section shows interviews with people from various backgrounds who are living with HIV/AIDS.

A Changing Epidemic: AIDS Part 1 (22:48)

Today, almost 1 million people are infected with HIV. They represent a disease of growing diversity, not restricted to one group or gender.

Simply Science: Animal Systems for Transport (3:28)

Circulatory systems in animals carry oxygen and fuel to the cells. A closed circulatory system uses capillaries to transfer oxygen and fuel. Most vertebrates have a closed circulatory system, where most invertebrates have an open system.

How It's Made: Aluminum Foil (4:34)

Aluminum foil is made from a large block of aluminum that is thinned out in several long and complex stages. Learn more about the process in this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel.

Skeptical Inquirer: The Ritual of Firewalking (2:30)

Is it possible to walk over hot coals without burning? Many cultures practice fire walking as seen in this clip from "Skeptical Inquirer" on The Science Channel.

Skills for Healthy Living: Sex and Consequences (30:53)

This video explores the consequences of teenage sex and alternatives to sexual activity.

Skills for Healthy Living: Setting Goals (29:51)

In addition to eating healthy foods and exercising, setting health goals is important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about health goals in this video.

Skills for Healthy Living: Weighing the Risks (29:28)

Teens may face a lot of pressure to try drugs and alcohol. In this video, listen to several teens who have learned -- sometimes the hard way -- to say no.