TED Courses

Preventive Health Care: Fighting Leading Causes of Death

U.S. Surgeon General discusses preventive health care's potential to combat leading causes of death and explores challenges doctors face in providing such care.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advances in Medical Technology: Pacemakers and Future Possibilities

Explore pacemaker technology's evolution and future potential in medical innovation, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in healthcare devices.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Disparity in Cancer Survival Rates for Young Adults

Exploring the survival rate disparity for young adult cancer patients and the crucial gap between pediatric and adult oncology approaches.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Progress in Genome Mapping and Future Developments

Explore groundbreaking advancements in genome mapping and future prospects with Harvard Medical School's George Church, a pioneer in the field of genetics.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cancer Statistics: Misunderstandings and Media Misrepresentation

Exploring cancer mortality statistics and media misinterpretation, revealing crucial insights into progress against the disease and public understanding.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lessons from a Year of Healthy Living

Discover simple, practical tips for a healthier, happier life from AJ Jacobs' year-long experiment in extreme wellness.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Increasing Distance Between Doctor and Patient - A Call for Change

Exploring the growing disconnect between doctors and patients over two millennia, with a call to action for reversing this concerning trend in healthcare.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The End of Life - A Powerful Performance

Powerful spoken word performance exploring end-of-life themes, challenging viewers to reflect on mortality and the human experience.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Recognizing and Treating Outbreaks in a Data-Rich World

Insightful exploration of using data and modern tools to detect and prevent disease outbreaks before they become widespread, offering a proactive approach to global health challenges.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Venture Capital-Style Funding Model for Alzheimer's Research

Discover groundbreaking Alzheimer's research and innovative funding approaches that are revolutionizing the fight against this devastating disease.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Importance of Information Presentation in Healthcare

Passionate exploration of how effective information presentation in healthcare can empower patients and improve outcomes, with insights from Wired Magazine's executive editor.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bringing Doctors into the 21st Century with Modern Technology

Exploring how GE leverages cutting-edge technology to modernize healthcare and advance medical practices for improved patient care.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Navigating Minute Spaces in the Human Body for Lifesaving Surgeries

Explore groundbreaking medical technology for navigating tiny spaces within the human body, enabling revolutionary lifesaving surgical procedures.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Functional Medicine: Understanding the Body's System for Improved Healthcare

Explore functional medicine's potential to revolutionize healthcare by addressing root causes and viewing the body as an interconnected system, not just isolated symptoms.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mechanical Lung Transplant Technology - Saving Lives

Groundbreaking mechanical lung technology unveiled, demonstrating its life-saving potential in organ transplantation.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video