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Cholesterol Markers

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Watch this video about cholesterol markers on HowStuffWorks. Researchers are developing a new tool to detect dangerous plaque deposits before they cause heart attacks and stroke. See how cholesterol markers work in this video from ScienCentral.

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Brain Scan of ADHD Children (1:45)

Watch this video about ADHD on HowStuffWorks. Researchers are comparing MRI brain scans of ADHD children to non-ADHD children and noticing the differences in communication centers. Learn about ADHD and MRIs in this video from ScienCentral.

Repairing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (14:49)

Watch this video about carpal tunnel syndrome on HowStuffWorks. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression miropathy, and not a result of repetitive motions as most people believe. See how MicroAire helps doctors use minimally invasive surgery to help... More »

Revolutionizing Heart Care (1:56)

The American Heart Association estimates heart disease kills one American every 36 seconds. Experts say a revolutionary, new CT scanner could change the way doctors detect and treat this deadly disease. See how heart care works in this MediaLink... More »

Aneurysm Blood Test (1:44)

Watch this video from ScienCentral showing how blood tests for aneurysms work. Researchers are developing a blood test for aortic aneurysms, a medical condition that can lie dormant for years and end in sudden death. Early detection would allow... More »

MRI May Catch Cancer Earlier (1:11)

Watch this video about cancer and MRIs on HowStuffWorks. The New England Journal of Medicine and the American Cancer Society released new findings regarding breast cancer detection for at-risk women. In the United States, 1 in 8 women are at risk of... More »

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100 Greatest Discoveries: Discovery of X-Rays (2:54)

German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen accidentally stumbled on this world altering technology. X-Rays had radiation capabilities then unknown to scientists. Learn more in the Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."