UC Berkeley scientists have identified a key culprit responsible for the fluid loss and resulting shock that are the hallmark of severe – and potentially fatal – dengue virus infections.

Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30055]

Lee Berk, Professor at Loma Linda University in California has spent nearly three decades studying the effects of a good laugh on your brain and body, including hormone and immune systems. He is joined by his son, Ryan Berk, a chef and a chocolatier, as together they give a scientific presentation on the benefits of humor and chocolate for your health. They will also offer some practical tips on how to become healthier - with a hint of laughter and high quality, organic chocolate. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30523]

Robert Kerlan, MD, Professor of Clinical Radiology, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30901]

Joseph Rapp, MD. Professor of Surgery, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30903]

Bart Dolmatch, MD. Interventional Radiologist, The Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Series: "UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30904]

Kirsten Johansen, MD, Professor of Medicine, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Vascular Surgery Symposium" [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30897]

Dr. Kenneth Covinsky explains that there can be too many tests and treatments, especially for seniors. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30671]

Dr. Jonathan George looks at the thyroid physiology and disorders. Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30690]

Take a look at pain and how we treat it with Mark Schumacher, PhD, MD, Professor and Chief, Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, UCSF Series: "UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30796]

The public perception of substance abuse is changing dramatically, opening up unprecedented opportunities to treat addicts rather than incarcerate them, says Pulse podcast guest Jerry Synold, who’s spent more than 40 years specializing in drug and alcohol treatment with the U.S. Navy and elsewhere. “The demand [for counselors] has never been greater,” Synold says, with a 22 percent increase anticipated over the next decade. Listen as he discusses everything from Prince’s demise to the legalization of marijuana, highlighting both the enormous challenges and sources of help and hope in the field of addiction and recovery. Series: "The Pulse" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30968]