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How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson
Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen -- and can we keep it …
4 years, 4 months ago
Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen
What if diseases could be treated with a patient's own cells, precisely and on demand? Biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen explains how we could har…
4 years, 4 months ago
Is drinking milk essential for building strong bones? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
Got milk? When it comes to building strong bones, you shouldn’t just stick to the dairy aisle—but many people are starting to skip it all together, w…
4 years, 4 months ago
The Spermageddon is coming | Am I Normal?
"You should start thinking about kids at your age! Your biological clock is ticking!” When we talk about fertility, there's one section of the popula…
4 years, 5 months ago
The future of psychedelic medicines and healthcare | Shoshana Clubhouse Conversation
We’re in the midst of a psychedelic renaissance, where this once demonized class of drugs is now front and center receiving attention among entrepren…
4 years, 5 months ago
The inaccurate link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen
Global obesity rates are on the rise, but body shaming campaigns are doing more harm than good, says medical anthropologist Nancy N. Chen. Reflecting…
4 years, 5 months ago
The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford
Venom can kill ... or it can cure. From killer sea snails to platypuses and slow lorises, marine chemical biologist Mandë Holford shares her research…
4 years, 5 months ago
Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi
Today, a trailer from Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, a new TED Original podcast.
Everyone wants to know if they're normal. Is my body normal, is my…
4 years, 6 months ago
What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod
When you report an emergency in the US, police, firefighters or paramedics answer the call. What if mental health professionals responded, too? Color…
4 years, 6 months ago
A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez
Could an everyday clothing item help protect your health? In this quick talk, TED Fellow Alicia Chong Rodriguez introduces us to a smart bra designed…
4 years, 6 months ago