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How the VAD Heart Pump Works
- Watch this video about the VAD on HowStuffWorks. This NASA Destination Tomorrow Segment is about the DeBakey Heart Pump designed by NASA engineers that extends the life of heart failure patients. Learn how the VAD works in this video from NASA Destination Tomorrow.
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Fires of the Mind: Bipolar Causes
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Have you ever wondered what causes bipolar disorder? The answer may be found through an MRI. Learn more about bipolar disorder in this video.
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The Amazing Tree Man
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Watch this Reuters video and see the incredible affects that the HPV virus have apparently had on this Indonesian man, nicknamed "Tree Man". Dr. Anthony Gaspari from the University of Maryland is working with this man to see if he can remove the... More »
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Fires of the Mind: Bipolar Causes
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Have you ever wondered what causes bipolar disorder? The answer may be found through an MRI. Learn more about bipolar disorder in this video.
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How Sunburns Work
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Sunburns can be painful and dangerous to your health, so doctors recommend avoiding the sun or using sunscreen. Learn about sunburn in this HowStuffWorks video.
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Brainman: Beautiful Pi
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Does Daniel really have emotional responses to certain numbers? Learn more about mental conditions in this video.
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How Tourette syndrome Works
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Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes physical and vocal tics. To learn more about Tourette syndrome, check out this HowStuffWorks video.
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How Not Getting Enough Sun Can Be Harmful
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We often associate getting too much sun with getting cancer. But, is not getting enough sun even more harmful? A new study reveals a surprising relationship between sunlight, vitamin D, and cancer.
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How a Diabetes Pill can also be an Anti-Aging Drug
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Could a pill that\'s designed to treat type 2 diabetes also be the first anti-aging drug? The pills are based on a substance in, of all things, red wine.
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