An increasing number of scientific studies suggest that food, like drugs or alcohol, can have addictive qualities. Food addiction is a disease which causes loss of control over the ability to stop eating certain foods. Three people share their personal experiences and how they came through. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33583]

Flavio Vincenti, MD. Kidney Transplantation, UCSF. Chris Freise, MD. Division of Transplant Surgery, UCSF. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33822]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel briefly describes both Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33481]

Dr. Nikki Schroeder and Dr. Utku Kandemir look at treatment for common upper extremity fractures of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33740]

Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, discusses the psychology of suffering when serious illness or loss occurs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33866]

Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, discusses the psychology of suffering when serious illness or loss occurs. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33866]

Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, describes the role of palliative care for people facing serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33867]

Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientists and science writers Sandra Aamodt and Darya Rose suggest what you should do instead. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33595]

Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, describes the role of palliative care for people facing serious illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33867]

Hip fracture is likely to affect you, your friends and/or your family. Find out what they are, why and how they can be fixed, and the options for treatment with UCSF orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Saam Morshed and Dr. Paul Toogood. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33738]