TED Health

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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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One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...

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03.21.2023 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
03.14.2023 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the ...
03.07.2023 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 episode of TED Health we are revisiting her actionable talk on how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the ...
02.28.2023 Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? \| George Zaidan On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each time. Common colds are caused by at least 8 different families of virus, each of which can have its ...
02.21.2023 The truth about faking orgasms \| Karen Gurney Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflects broader gender inequality in society -- and asks you to reconsider what dynamics are at play, even ...
02.14.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Health we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.07.2023 An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear \| Allyson Felix Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks it shouldn't be that way. She tells ...
01.31.2023 How does heart transplant surgery work? \| Roni Shanoada Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day. In one minute, it pumps over five liters of blood throughout your body. But unlike skin and bones, the heart has a limited ability to repair itself. So if it’s ever ...
01.24.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they treat pain. Physician Sheetal DeCaria explains how perception impacts medical care and treatment -- and calls for health ...
01.17.2023 How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement \| Riley Moynes Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of ...
01.10.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and ...
01.03.2023 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) version of yourself at the start of 2023? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful four-part guide to assessing your life ...
12.27.2022 The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future \| Enzo Romero Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled materials -- built in and for his native Peru. ...
12.20.2022 A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text \| Tom Oxley What if you could control digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for open ...
12.13.2022 Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics \| Brooke Bennett The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Diabetes advocate Brooke Bennett shares her own struggles living with type 1 diabetes and how the astronomical cost of a life-saving ...
12.06.2022 Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? \| Nicholas Leeper Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how their biological origins may be ...
11.28.2022 It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet \| Shweta Narayan This week on TED Health, we are revisiting an episode focused on the Hippocratic Oath. It states: "first, do no harm" and is one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate ...
11.22.2022 How to have great sex (with Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) \| How To Be A Better Human Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or not! The way we approach, think, and engage with our sexuality varies widely our culture, community, identity, and more. But one thing ...
11.15.2022 Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach \| ReThinking w/Adam Grant Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New Yorker” writer. In ...
11.08.2022 Why public health messaging matters \| Peter Hotez Whether you're aware of it or not, public health messaging shapes many aspects of our lives. The way medical institutions and the government communicate messages to do with our health (like when to get the flu shot or how often ...
11.01.2022 Are women more likely to get Alzheimer's? \| Maria Shriver Does Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affect women? In this episode of TED Health, author and health advocate Maria Shriver joins our host Shoshana in a conversation that delves into the gender-based factors of Alzheimer's, the shift in society's narrative around the ...
10.25.2022 How your body could become its own diagnostic lab \| Aaron Morris In this episode, we are revisiting a talk about an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease. Immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a patient's health at the molecular level. "We're ...
10.18.2022 How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Z \| Peachy Liv Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and urges us all ...
10.11.2022 Is the pandemic actually over? It’s complicated \| Anthony Fauci “Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience ...
10.04.2022 How does alcohol cause hangovers? \| Judy Grisel The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause ...
09.27.2022 Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? \| Anees Bahji Globally, about 10% of people will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime. And yet, eating disorders are profoundly misunderstood. Misconceptions about everything from symptoms to treatment make it difficult to navigate an eating disorder or support someone you love ...
09.20.2022 The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air \| Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, while sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma was triggered to a fatal point by air pollution. Now, Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is on a ...
09.13.2022 A flavorful field guide to foraging \| Alexis Nikole Nelson Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious enthusiasm and a live ...
09.06.2022 Transforming the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria \| TED Tech Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. At Code for America, a project supported ...
08.30.2022 What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? \| Ellen Trachman Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and egg-freezing. But the law lags behind these advancements, says attorney Ellen Trachman, troubling parents-to-be with stranger-than-fiction mix-ups and baffling lawsuits. Trachman makes the ...
08.23.2022 Why ASMR is good for your brain \| Craig Richard A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why this fascinating phenomenon is so relaxing to millions ...
08.16.2022 How to find your voice \| Greta Morgan What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it’s our job, our abilities, or output—many of us meld our identities with the things we do, and often forget who we are in the process. Greta Morgan ...
08.09.2022 How sugar affects the brain \| Nicole Avena When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload ...
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 ...

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03.21.2023 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
03.14.2023 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to set personal boundaries and savor the ...
03.07.2023 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 episode of TED Health we are revisiting her actionable talk on how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the ...
02.28.2023 Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? \| George Zaidan On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each time. Common colds are caused by at least 8 different families of virus, each of which can have its ...
02.21.2023 The truth about faking orgasms \| Karen Gurney Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflects broader gender inequality in society -- and asks you to reconsider what dynamics are at play, even ...
02.14.2023 Introducing Good Sport This week on TED Health we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you invigorating stories from on ...
02.07.2023 An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear \| Allyson Felix Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks it shouldn't be that way. She tells ...
01.31.2023 How does heart transplant surgery work? \| Roni Shanoada Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day. In one minute, it pumps over five liters of blood throughout your body. But unlike skin and bones, the heart has a limited ability to repair itself. So if it’s ever ...
01.24.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they treat pain. Physician Sheetal DeCaria explains how perception impacts medical care and treatment -- and calls for health ...
01.17.2023 How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement \| Riley Moynes Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes explains the four phases of ...
01.10.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and ...
01.03.2023 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) version of yourself at the start of 2023? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful four-part guide to assessing your life ...
12.27.2022 The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future \| Enzo Romero Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled materials -- built in and for his native Peru. ...
12.20.2022 A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text \| Tom Oxley What if you could control digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits information directly from the brain, without the need for open ...
12.13.2022 Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics \| Brooke Bennett The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Diabetes advocate Brooke Bennett shares her own struggles living with type 1 diabetes and how the astronomical cost of a life-saving ...
12.06.2022 Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? \| Nicholas Leeper Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how their biological origins may be ...
11.28.2022 It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet \| Shweta Narayan This week on TED Health, we are revisiting an episode focused on the Hippocratic Oath. It states: "first, do no harm" and is one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate ...
11.22.2022 How to have great sex (with Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) \| How To Be A Better Human Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or not! The way we approach, think, and engage with our sexuality varies widely our culture, community, identity, and more. But one thing ...
11.15.2022 Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach \| ReThinking w/Adam Grant Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New Yorker” writer. In ...
11.08.2022 Why public health messaging matters \| Peter Hotez Whether you're aware of it or not, public health messaging shapes many aspects of our lives. The way medical institutions and the government communicate messages to do with our health (like when to get the flu shot or how often ...
11.01.2022 Are women more likely to get Alzheimer's? \| Maria Shriver Does Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affect women? In this episode of TED Health, author and health advocate Maria Shriver joins our host Shoshana in a conversation that delves into the gender-based factors of Alzheimer's, the shift in society's narrative around the ...
10.25.2022 How your body could become its own diagnostic lab \| Aaron Morris In this episode, we are revisiting a talk about an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease. Immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of a patient's health at the molecular level. "We're ...
10.18.2022 How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Z \| Peachy Liv Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and urges us all ...
10.11.2022 Is the pandemic actually over? It’s complicated \| Anthony Fauci “Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of pandemics, backed up by decades of experience ...
10.04.2022 How does alcohol cause hangovers? \| Judy Grisel The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause ...
09.27.2022 Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? \| Anees Bahji Globally, about 10% of people will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime. And yet, eating disorders are profoundly misunderstood. Misconceptions about everything from symptoms to treatment make it difficult to navigate an eating disorder or support someone you love ...
09.20.2022 The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air \| Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, while sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma was triggered to a fatal point by air pollution. Now, Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is on a ...
09.13.2022 A flavorful field guide to foraging \| Alexis Nikole Nelson Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious enthusiasm and a live ...
09.06.2022 Transforming the US social safety net \| Amanda Renteria \| TED Tech Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated processes. At Code for America, a project supported ...
08.30.2022 What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? \| Ellen Trachman Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and egg-freezing. But the law lags behind these advancements, says attorney Ellen Trachman, troubling parents-to-be with stranger-than-fiction mix-ups and baffling lawsuits. Trachman makes the ...
08.23.2022 Why ASMR is good for your brain \| Craig Richard A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why this fascinating phenomenon is so relaxing to millions ...
08.16.2022 How to find your voice \| Greta Morgan What would happen if the thing that defined you disappeared overnight? Whether it’s our job, our abilities, or output—many of us meld our identities with the things we do, and often forget who we are in the process. Greta Morgan ...
08.09.2022 How sugar affects the brain \| Nicole Avena When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload ...
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 ...

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TED Health episodes:

A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

How to preserve your private life in the age of social media | Bryce Dallas Howard

3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? | George Zaidan

The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

Introducing Good Sport

An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear | Allyson Felix

How does heart transplant surgery work? | Roni Shanoada

The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria

How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement | Riley Moynes

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price

What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price

The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero

A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics | Brooke Bennett

Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper

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

How to have great sex (with Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) | How To Be A Better Human

Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach | ReThinking w/Adam Grant

Why public health messaging matters | Peter Hotez

Are women more likely to get Alzheimer's? | Maria Shriver

How your body could become its own diagnostic lab | Aaron Morris

How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Z | Peachy Liv

Is the pandemic actually over? It’s complicated | Anthony Fauci

How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel

Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? | Anees Bahji

The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air | Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson

Transforming the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria | TED Tech

What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? | Ellen Trachman

Why ASMR is good for your brain | Craig Richard

How to find your voice | Greta Morgan

How sugar affects the brain | Nicole Avena

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

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