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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.

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Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad ...

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08.02.2022 Racism has a cost for everyone \| Heather McGhee Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad ...
07.26.2022 How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf \| Rebecca Knill "Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness ...
07.19.2022 The breakthrough science of mRNA medicine \| Melissa J. Moore The secret behind medicine that uses messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that it "teaches" our bodies how to fight diseases on our own, leading to groundbreaking treatments for COVID-19 and, potentially one day, cancer, the flu and other ailments that ...
07.14.2022 From Revisionist History: Way to Go, Ohio We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked. This season, Malcolm’s obsessed with experiments – natural experiments, scientific experiments, thought experiments. In this preview, you’ll hear about a mysterious ...
07.12.2022 Sex education should start with consent \| Kaz Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about ...
07.05.2022 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 on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new ...
06.28.2022 We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic \| Bill Gates Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have to fund them. In this forward-looking talk, he proposes a multi-specialty Global Epidemic ...
06.21.2022 Inside the bizarre world of internet trolls and propagandists \| Andrew Marantz Journalist Andrew Marantz spent three years embedded in the world of internet trolls and social media propagandists, seeking out the people who are propelling fringe talking points into the heart of conversation online and trying to understand how they're making ...
06.14.2022 How comic strips create better health care \| Sam Hester Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and more accessible caretaking. Hester shares how illustrating small ...
06.07.2022 Can I speed up my metabolism? From metabolism gummies to spicy foods, the Keto diet to intricate exercise routines—it seems there’s always something that is being sold or promoted to speed up your metabolism. But do most of us even know what our metabolism IS? And ...
05.31.2022 How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation \| Sinan Aral Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to ...
05.24.2022 4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself \| Daniel H. Pink Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets from people in 105 countries in ...
05.20.2022 Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust ...
05.17.2022 You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills \| Kiah Williams As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that ...
05.10.2022 The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) \| Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and ...
05.03.2022 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wake of the pandemic? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful four-part guide to assessing your life in ...
04.26.2022 We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it \| Nora McInerny In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it ...
04.19.2022 How to manage your stress like an ER doctor \| Darria Long How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts ...
04.12.2022 Listen now: WorkLife season 5 WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover ...
04.05.2022 My mother's final wish — and the right to die with dignity \| Elaine Fong After a terminal cancer diagnosis upended 12 years of remission, all Elaine Fong's mother wanted was a peaceful end of life. What she received instead became a fight for the right to decide when. Fong shares the heart-rending journey to ...
03.29.2022 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 into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. ...
03.22.2022 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 to gather real-time data on biomarkers like heartbeat, breath and temperature. Learn how this life-saving ...
03.15.2022 3 ways to prepare society for the next pandemic \| Jennifer B. Nuzzo What if we treated the risk of pandemics the same way we treat the risk of fires? In this eye-opening talk, infectious disease epidemiologist Jennifer B. Nuzzo unpacks how the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 sparked a cultural shift in ...
03.08.2022 Will humans one day hibernate? \| TED Radio Hour Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key. This is part of "Work, Play, Rest" from ...
03.01.2022 A new way to help young people with their mental health \| Tom Osborn TED Fellow Tom Osborn wants more young people to have access to the mental health support they need. With the Shamiri Institute, he and his team are training 18- to 22-year-olds to deliver evidence-based mental health care to their peers ...
02.22.2022 It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet \| Shweta Narayan The doctrine of "first, do no harm" is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan says it should go ...
02.15.2022 The mood-boosting power of crying \| Kathy Mendias Here's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educator Kathy Mendias shows how tears can enhance your physical and ...
02.08.2022 The life-changing power of assistive technologies \| Jane Velkovski "This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered ...
02.01.2022 The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider \| Valerie Purdie-Greenaway The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn't the individual) and ...
01.25.2022 How we could eat real meat without harming animals \| Isha Datar What if you could eat chicken nuggets without harming a chicken? It's possible through "cellular agriculture," says Isha Datar. In a talk about cutting-edge science, she explains how this new means of food production makes it possible to eat meat ...
01.18.2022 3 ways community creates a healthy life \| Olivia Affuso Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a community that supports ...
01.11.2022 A simple solution to maintaining life-saving vaccines \| Nithya Ramanathan Refrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply chains, technologist and TED Fellow Nithya Ramanathan describes how smart sensors placed in ...
01.04.2022 The brain science of obesity \| Mads Tang-Christensen Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that ...
12.28.2021 The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) \| Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be experiencing burnout and not even know it. That’s why we’re bringing back this introspective and deeply relatable conversation, where authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski detail three telltale ...
12.21.2021 Maternal and child health is a human right \| Aparna Hedge Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening talk, urogynecologist and TED Fellow Aparna Hegde exposes the systemic gaps that lead to preventable deaths every minute ...
12.14.2021 An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt \| Alex Smith Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming ...
12.07.2021 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 going? Backed by fascinating historical anecdotes, he shares some life-lengthening innovations and reminds ...
11.30.2021 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 harness advances in biology, machine learning and lasers to create personalized stem cell banks -- and develop ...
11.23.2021 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, with a demonic narrative evolving around milk in recent years. So which should we ...
11.16.2021 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 population that's consistently subjected to fear mongering: the people with the ovaries. But is that worry ...
11.09.2021 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 entrepreneurs, investors, clinical trials and even patients. In this special conversation, TED Health’s Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider speaks ...
11.02.2021 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 on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new ...
10.26.2021 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 into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. ...
10.19.2021 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 brain normal, are my feelings normal? When it comes to defining “normal,” ...
10.12.2021 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? Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod shares a straightforward and research-backed approach that brings heart and humanity to criminal ...
10.05.2021 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 to gather real-time data on biomarkers like heartbeat, breath and temperature. Learn how this life-saving ...
09.28.2021 The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine \| Kathryn A. Whitehead What if you were holding life-saving medicine ... but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead as she gives a breakdown of the little fatty balls (called lipid nanoparticles) perfectly ...
09.21.2021 The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider \| Valerie Purdie-Greenaway The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn't the individual) and ...
09.14.2021 Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution \| Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In this illuminating conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, the immunologists (and married couple) share the ...
09.07.2021 3 ways to create a menopause-friendly work culture \| Andrea Berchowitz Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz. She gives practical advice on how to create a menopause-friendly ...

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08.02.2022 Racism has a cost for everyone \| Heather McGhee Racism makes our economy worse -- and not just in ways that harm people of color, says public policy expert Heather C. McGhee. From her research and travels across the US, McGhee shares startling insights into how racism fuels bad ...
07.26.2022 How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf \| Rebecca Knill "Complete silence is very addictive," says Rebecca Knill, a writer who has cochlear implants that enable her to hear. In this funny, insightful talk, she explores the evolution of assistive listening technology, the outdated way people still respond to deafness ...
07.19.2022 The breakthrough science of mRNA medicine \| Melissa J. Moore The secret behind medicine that uses messenger RNA (or mRNA) is that it "teaches" our bodies how to fight diseases on our own, leading to groundbreaking treatments for COVID-19 and, potentially one day, cancer, the flu and other ailments that ...
07.14.2022 From Revisionist History: Way to Go, Ohio We’re sharing a bonus episode from our friends at Revisionist History, Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast about things misunderstood and overlooked. This season, Malcolm’s obsessed with experiments – natural experiments, scientific experiments, thought experiments. In this preview, you’ll hear about a mysterious ...
07.12.2022 Sex education should start with consent \| Kaz Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. In this hilarious and relatable talk, sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at teaching young people about ...
07.05.2022 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 on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new ...
06.28.2022 We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic \| Bill Gates Building a pandemic-free future won't be easy, but Bill Gates believes that we have the tools and strategies to make it possible -- now we just have to fund them. In this forward-looking talk, he proposes a multi-specialty Global Epidemic ...
06.21.2022 Inside the bizarre world of internet trolls and propagandists \| Andrew Marantz Journalist Andrew Marantz spent three years embedded in the world of internet trolls and social media propagandists, seeking out the people who are propelling fringe talking points into the heart of conversation online and trying to understand how they're making ...
06.14.2022 How comic strips create better health care \| Sam Hester Comics creator Sam Hester is part of a growing movement within health care: graphic medicine. In short, literally drawing attention to a patient's needs and goals with pictures to foster better and more accessible caretaking. Hester shares how illustrating small ...
06.07.2022 Can I speed up my metabolism? From metabolism gummies to spicy foods, the Keto diet to intricate exercise routines—it seems there’s always something that is being sold or promoted to speed up your metabolism. But do most of us even know what our metabolism IS? And ...
05.31.2022 How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation \| Sinan Aral Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to ...
05.24.2022 4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself \| Daniel H. Pink Regret is one of our most powerful emotions -- and also one of the most misunderstood. Over the past two years, author Daniel H. Pink has collected a trove of more than 16,000 regrets from people in 105 countries in ...
05.20.2022 Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Can you REALLY boost your metabolism? Is blue light actually ruining your sleep? How much vaginal yeast is healthy and when is it … too much? Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is BACK for a second season to bust ...
05.17.2022 You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills \| Kiah Williams As prescription drug costs skyrocket in the US, thousands of people are forced to forgo lifesaving medications -- all while manufacturers and health care facilities systematically destroy perfectly good, surplus pills. Kiah Williams shares how SIRUM -- a nonprofit that ...
05.10.2022 The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) \| Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and ...
05.03.2022 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) self in the wake of the pandemic? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful four-part guide to assessing your life in ...
04.26.2022 We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it \| Nora McInerny In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it ...
04.19.2022 How to manage your stress like an ER doctor \| Darria Long How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts ...
04.12.2022 Listen now: WorkLife season 5 WorkLife with Adam Grant is back for a fifth season! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–and in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover ...
04.05.2022 My mother's final wish — and the right to die with dignity \| Elaine Fong After a terminal cancer diagnosis upended 12 years of remission, all Elaine Fong's mother wanted was a peaceful end of life. What she received instead became a fight for the right to decide when. Fong shares the heart-rending journey to ...
03.29.2022 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 into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. ...
03.22.2022 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 to gather real-time data on biomarkers like heartbeat, breath and temperature. Learn how this life-saving ...
03.15.2022 3 ways to prepare society for the next pandemic \| Jennifer B. Nuzzo What if we treated the risk of pandemics the same way we treat the risk of fires? In this eye-opening talk, infectious disease epidemiologist Jennifer B. Nuzzo unpacks how the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 sparked a cultural shift in ...
03.08.2022 Will humans one day hibernate? \| TED Radio Hour Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key. This is part of "Work, Play, Rest" from ...
03.01.2022 A new way to help young people with their mental health \| Tom Osborn TED Fellow Tom Osborn wants more young people to have access to the mental health support they need. With the Shamiri Institute, he and his team are training 18- to 22-year-olds to deliver evidence-based mental health care to their peers ...
02.22.2022 It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet \| Shweta Narayan The doctrine of "first, do no harm" is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan says it should go ...
02.15.2022 The mood-boosting power of crying \| Kathy Mendias Here's a talk about tears -- and why crying isn't something to be afraid or ashamed of. Exploring the science behind the mood-boosting power of crying, childbirth and lactation educator Kathy Mendias shows how tears can enhance your physical and ...
02.08.2022 The life-changing power of assistive technologies \| Jane Velkovski "This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered ...
02.01.2022 The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider \| Valerie Purdie-Greenaway The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn't the individual) and ...
01.25.2022 How we could eat real meat without harming animals \| Isha Datar What if you could eat chicken nuggets without harming a chicken? It's possible through "cellular agriculture," says Isha Datar. In a talk about cutting-edge science, she explains how this new means of food production makes it possible to eat meat ...
01.18.2022 3 ways community creates a healthy life \| Olivia Affuso Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a community that supports ...
01.11.2022 A simple solution to maintaining life-saving vaccines \| Nithya Ramanathan Refrigerators do much more than store your groceries -- they're also vital to preserving and distributing vaccines. Illustrating the realities of (and threats to) global vaccine supply chains, technologist and TED Fellow Nithya Ramanathan describes how smart sensors placed in ...
01.04.2022 The brain science of obesity \| Mads Tang-Christensen Your belly and your brain speak to each other, says obesity researcher Mads Tang-Christensen. Offering scientific proof that obesity is a disease influenced by genetics and the environment, he introduces a molecule discovered in both the brain and gut that ...
12.28.2021 The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) \| Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski With the end of the year fast approaching, you may be experiencing burnout and not even know it. That’s why we’re bringing back this introspective and deeply relatable conversation, where authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski detail three telltale ...
12.21.2021 Maternal and child health is a human right \| Aparna Hedge Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and children in India. In this eye-opening talk, urogynecologist and TED Fellow Aparna Hegde exposes the systemic gaps that lead to preventable deaths every minute ...
12.14.2021 An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt \| Alex Smith Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming ...
12.07.2021 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 going? Backed by fascinating historical anecdotes, he shares some life-lengthening innovations and reminds ...
11.30.2021 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 harness advances in biology, machine learning and lasers to create personalized stem cell banks -- and develop ...
11.23.2021 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, with a demonic narrative evolving around milk in recent years. So which should we ...
11.16.2021 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 population that's consistently subjected to fear mongering: the people with the ovaries. But is that worry ...
11.09.2021 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 entrepreneurs, investors, clinical trials and even patients. In this special conversation, TED Health’s Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider speaks ...
11.02.2021 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 on how the cultural histories of body ideals have changed over time, she offers a new ...
10.26.2021 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 into animal venom and explores its potential to one day treat human diseases like cancer. ...
10.19.2021 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 brain normal, are my feelings normal? When it comes to defining “normal,” ...
10.12.2021 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? Colorado State Representative Leslie Herod shares a straightforward and research-backed approach that brings heart and humanity to criminal ...
10.05.2021 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 to gather real-time data on biomarkers like heartbeat, breath and temperature. Learn how this life-saving ...
09.28.2021 The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine \| Kathryn A. Whitehead What if you were holding life-saving medicine ... but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead as she gives a breakdown of the little fatty balls (called lipid nanoparticles) perfectly ...
09.21.2021 The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider \| Valerie Purdie-Greenaway The stress you may feel being otherized or stereotyped can take a significant toll on your health and well-being. In this thoughtful conversation, social psychologist Valerie Purdie-Greenaway reveals the true source of this anxiety (hint: it isn't the individual) and ...
09.14.2021 Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution \| Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci had one goal: to make a safe, effective vaccine faster than ever before. In this illuminating conversation with head of TED Chris Anderson, the immunologists (and married couple) share the ...
09.07.2021 3 ways to create a menopause-friendly work culture \| Andrea Berchowitz Hot flashes, joint pain, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping -- these unforgiving menopause symptoms directly impact work but often go overlooked and under-discussed as a taboo topic, says entrepreneur Andrea Berchowitz. She gives practical advice on how to create a menopause-friendly ...

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Racism has a cost for everyone | Heather McGhee

How technology has changed what it's like to be deaf | Rebecca Knill

The breakthrough science of mRNA medicine | Melissa J. Moore

From Revisionist History: Way to Go, Ohio

Sex education should start with consent | Kaz

The inaccurate link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen

We can make COVID-19 the last pandemic | Bill Gates

Inside the bizarre world of internet trolls and propagandists | Andrew Marantz

How comic strips create better health care | Sam Hester

Can I speed up my metabolism?

How we can protect truth in the age of misinformation | Sinan Aral

4 kinds of regret -- and what they teach you about yourself | Daniel H. Pink

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

You shouldn't have to choose between filling your prescriptions and paying bills | Kiah Williams

The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price

We don't "move on" from grief. We move forward with it | Nora McInerny

How to manage your stress like an ER doctor | Darria Long

Listen now: WorkLife season 5

My mother's final wish — and the right to die with dignity | Elaine Fong

The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez

3 ways to prepare society for the next pandemic | Jennifer B. Nuzzo

Will humans one day hibernate? | TED Radio Hour

A new way to help young people with their mental health | Tom Osborn

It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet | Shweta Narayan

The mood-boosting power of crying | Kathy Mendias

The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway

How we could eat real meat without harming animals | Isha Datar

3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

A simple solution to maintaining life-saving vaccines | Nithya Ramanathan

The brain science of obesity | Mads Tang-Christensen

The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Maternal and child health is a human right | Aparna Hedge

An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith

How humanity doubled life expectancy in a century | Steven Johnson

Could you recover from illness ... using your own stem cells? | Nabiha Saklayen

Is drinking milk essential for building strong bones? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

The Spermageddon is coming | Am I Normal?

The future of psychedelic medicines and healthcare | Shoshana Clubhouse Conversation

The inaccurate link between body ideals and health | Nancy N. Chen

The power of venom -- and how it could one day save your life | Mandë Holford

Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi

What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod

A smart bra for better heart health | Alicia Chong Rodriguez

The tiny balls of fat that could revolutionize medicine | Kathryn A. Whitehead

The anxiety that comes from being treated like an outsider | Valerie Purdie-Greenaway

Meet the scientist couple driving an mRNA vaccine revolution | Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci

3 ways to create a menopause-friendly work culture | Andrea Berchowitz

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