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- S1 E1 - Dengue FeverMarch 14, 20218minDengue fever is transmitted through mosquitoes and can resemble the flu, but it can become life-threatening in a much different way. Dr. Shannon Bennett explains what happens to the cells of the body when the disease is contracted.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E2 - GlaucomaMarch 14, 20217minGlaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world -- and 50 percent of people who have it don't know they do. Professor of Optometry John Flanagan explains what the disease is and how it affects vision over time.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E3 - Breast CancerMarch 14, 20216minBreast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women in the US, and Professor Donald McDonnell explains how far we've come in understanding the disease. Then, he reveals what's being developed to help the immune system fight the cancer.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E4 - Sickle CellMarch 14, 20216minMarsha Treadwell explains what causes red blood cells to become misshapen in those with sickle cell disease and talks about new therapies that are being developed.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E5 - Alzheimer'sMarch 14, 20214minAlzheimer's has been called the epidemic of our century, but Dr. Nilufer Ertekin-Taner hopes we will see the first survivors of the disease in our lifetime. She explains how it affects more than memory and reveals why it's important to stay engaged.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E6 - StaphMarch 14, 20216minThis drug-resistant bacteria could be hiding in your armpits right now. Dr. Vance Fowler explains how the bacteria infects the body and how a better understanding can help fight it.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E7 - InfluenzaMarch 14, 20216minDr. David Morens explains why Influenza always seems to be a step ahead and reveals why it's difficult to create a vaccine for the disease every year.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E8 - Flesh-eating BacteriaMarch 14, 20215minDr. Isaac Chiu shares how flesh-eating bacteria is contracted and how a common cosmetic treatment could be used to fight it.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E9 - AtherosclerosisMarch 14, 20215minAtherosclerosis is the leading cause of heart attacks worldwide. Researcher Delisa Fairweather explains how the disease manifests and what happens if blood vessels are clogged.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E10 - MyocarditisMarch 14, 20216minMyocarditis occurs when viruses that normally infect other parts of the body end up infecting the heart. Researcher Delisa Fairweather explains when is the best time to seek medical attention for this disease that doesn't present symptoms.This video is currently unavailable
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