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This Biomimetic Tech Could Mean Fewer Trips to the Dentist (You're Welcome)

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A new material inspired by mussels may be the key to fillings and crowns that never break or fall out.
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What it takes to run the gnarliest race in the world | Ryan Sandes' Dedicate

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Ryan Sandes shocked the running world when he won the 2017 Western States 100 - this is what it took to win one of the gnarliest races in the world.
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Lab-Grown Mosquitoes Are Being Released by the Millions, Here's What You Need to Know

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Mosquitoes kill more people annually than any other animal on earth. But several research companies are looking to tame this issue.
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When is water safe to drink? - Mia Nacamulli

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Water is refreshing, hydrating, and invaluable to your survival. But clean water remains a precious and often scarce commodity - there are nearly 800 million people who still don't have regular access to it. Why is that? And how can you tell whether the water you have access to - whether from a tap or otherwise - is drinkable? Mia Nacamulli examines water contamination and treatment.
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You Might Get Fat Just By Smelling Your Food

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The nose's olfactory receptors are stimulated when we smell food and other odors. But could the process of smelling cause weight gain?
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Swimming vs. Running: Which Is The Best For You?

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There has always been a constant debate as to which is the best form of exercise, so it's time science finds the answer.
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A soft silicone 3D-printed heart

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Swiss researchers have come a step closer to building a better artificial heart. It's a squishy prototype that's 3D-printed from silicone.
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What happens when you have a concussion? - Clifford Robbins

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Each year in the United States, players of sports and recreational activities receive between 2.5 and 4 million concussions. How dangerous are all those concussions? The answer is complicated and lies in how the brain responds when something strikes it. Clifford Robbins explains the science behind concussions.
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Your Body Is Designed to Attack a New Organ, Now We Know Why

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Scientists think they've found the molecular basis for organ transplant rejection. Now that we know its cause, could we prevent its effect?
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What happens to your body when you stop exercising

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For adults, the CDC recommends at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two, or more, days of muscle training per week. However, not everyone meets those standards. This is what happens to your body when you go from regularly exercise to none at all.
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The Medical Student Trying To End Loneliness In The Elderly | Amazing Humans

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This inspirational medical student Fraser takes elderly people on rickshaw rides to overcome loneliness. Mary is 89 and lives in a home, she and friend Chris are taken on rickshaw rides by Fraser to get them out and about in Aberdeen.
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What happens to your body when you binge-watch too much TV

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Watching hours of TV at a time creates an astounding cocktail of bad side-effects. But there are ways to binge responsibly.
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The Hunt for Patient Zero Is Important But Impossible

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Finding the source of a disease outbreak requires intensive detective work from health experts. But is finding Patient Zero even possible?
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Revolutionizing Heart Surgery With Virtual Reality

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a ride through the human body on the Magic School Bus? Well, a new bit of virtual reality technology is taking that concept and applying it to medical training. Doctors can now teleport inside the human heart and practice surgery over and over again, and this training could revolutionize the future of health care.
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Kid Yoga Teacher | Tabay Atkins // 60 Second Docs

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11-year-old Tabay Atkins is America's youngest yoga teacher, and his purpose is giving back. After his mother beat cancer when he was just 6, Tabay picked up yoga, realizing the practice that helped his mom heal could make a difference for others. Once he completed a 200-hour teacher training, Tabay began teaching three free classes (donations appreciated) every week. Now, students of all ages flock to his studio to honor the divine spirit in him -- and themselves.
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Some People Are Programmed to Sleep Better Than Others

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Do you have a hard time getting a good night's sleep? According to scientists, it's all in your genes.
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The best way to save a choking victim is no longer 'the Heimlich'

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Many people believe the "Heimlich maneuver" is the only viable option to help save a choking victim. Turns out, that's not really the case. Following is a transcript of the video.