UC San Francisco (Video)

Dr. Lawrence Poree considers the recent history of prescription painkillers including legal and political aspects. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32862]

Dr. Dina Wallin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, shares the data and problems associated with children being around laundry detergent pods. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32859]

There are toxins throughout our environment that can cause significant harm. Dr. Timur Durrani discusses the metal Lead, a common toxin. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32858]

Aimee Medeiros discusses her book "Heightened Expectations" with Elena Conis. They explore the history of American's ideas about height and how short stature, particularly in boys, became a "disease" in need of medical treatment - which spawned the multibillion dollar human growth industry. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32346]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig describes how insoluble fiber is lost when food is processed by the food industry. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 32853]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig describes how the food industry adds sugar to food, which triggers an addictive response in the brain. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 32854]

When a new technology makes people ill, how high does the body count have to be before protective steps are taken? Dr. Paul Blanc discusses his book "Fake Silk" that explores cellulose viscose, an industrial hazard whose egregious history ranks with those of asbestos, lead, and mercury. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32347]

The best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig explores how industry has contributed to a culture of addiction, depression and chronic disease. Always provocative, Lustig reveals the science that drives these states of mind and offers solutions we can use. Series: "Great Minds Gather Here" [Show ID: 32572]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig explains how happiness and pleasure are achieved in different ways. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 32850]

Best-selling author and UCSF endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig on the importance of individual responsibility in achieving health and happiness. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 32851]