TED Courses

How Psychological Stress Affects Cellular Aging and Telomeres

Discover how psychological stress impacts cellular aging and telomere length, potentially affecting longevity, as explained by UCSF researchers.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Tumor Cells and Nerve Endings Glow for Better Surgical Visibility

Surgeon's innovative molecular fluorescence imaging technique illuminates tumor cells and nerve endings, revolutionizing surgical precision and patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Personalized Medicine: Technology's Role in Accurate Disease Characterization and Treatment

Exploring how technological advancements in personalized medicine enhance disease characterization and treatment decision-making for improved patient outcomes.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blue Zones: Lifestyle Behaviors for Longevity - Dan Buettner

Discover lifestyle behaviors promoting longevity, challenges in adopting them in the U.S., and a town's successful Blue Zone experiment for improved health and well-being.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Non-Invasive Surgery: MR Guided Focused Ultrasound Technique

Discover non-invasive surgery using MR-guided focused ultrasound, offering faster recovery and potential new cures. Explore groundbreaking medical advancements with Yoav Medan.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Revolutionizing Medical Tools for Open-Heart Surgery

Exploring innovative medical tools for safer surgeries, including a robotic rib retractor for open-heart procedures, to revolutionize centuries-old practices.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

America's Obesogenic Environment: Addressing the Obesity Crisis - TEDMED 2011

Explore how America's "obesogenic" environment fuels the obesity crisis and learn strategies for collective willpower to combat this widespread health issue.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exoskeletons: Boosting Human Strength and Mobility

Discover how powered exoskeletons are revolutionizing human mobility and strength, with potential to help paraplegics walk again.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Preventive Health Care: Fighting Leading Causes of Death

U.S. Surgeon General discusses preventive health care's potential to combat leading causes of death and explores challenges doctors face in providing such care.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advances in Medical Technology: Pacemakers and Future Possibilities

Explore pacemaker technology's evolution and future potential in medical innovation, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in healthcare devices.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Disparity in Cancer Survival Rates for Young Adults

Exploring the survival rate disparity for young adult cancer patients and the crucial gap between pediatric and adult oncology approaches.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Progress in Genome Mapping and Future Developments

Explore groundbreaking advancements in genome mapping and future prospects with Harvard Medical School's George Church, a pioneer in the field of genetics.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cancer Statistics: Misunderstandings and Media Misrepresentation

Exploring cancer mortality statistics and media misinterpretation, revealing crucial insights into progress against the disease and public understanding.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lessons from a Year of Healthy Living

Discover simple, practical tips for a healthier, happier life from AJ Jacobs' year-long experiment in extreme wellness.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Increasing Distance Between Doctor and Patient - A Call for Change

Exploring the growing disconnect between doctors and patients over two millennia, with a call to action for reversing this concerning trend in healthcare.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video