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Should we get rid of pregnancy? | Ada, Ep. 3
This is episode 3 of the animated series, “Ada.” This 5-episode narrative follows the young library assistant Ada as she juggles two worlds: her daily mundane reality and the future she vividly imagines for all humanity. Traveling through her visions of potential futures, Ada grapples with the e..
TED
Rethinking healthcare access — for everyone
Judy Sewards, brand marketing lead for Pfizer, discusses the company’s mission to make people’s lives easier by simplifying access to health care. In conversation with physician and journalist Shoshana Ungerleider, Sewards explores how the healthcare industry can build trust with patients by lea..
TED
One of the most controversial medical procedures in history
In 1935, researchers found that after removing the frontal lobes of two chimps, they no longer experienced frustration or anxiety. Neurologist Egas Moniz believed that replicating this in humans could cure mental illness— leading to one of the most controversial and destructive medical treatments ..
TED
Health care is a right — not a privilege
In a powerful personal narrative and slam poem, healthcare executive Maija Williams exposes the stark disparities in the current system, recounting her experience dealing with a dangerous medical emergency. She delivers a passionate call to action for everyone to recognize health care as a fundament..
TED
A Healthier You: A 5-step guide to better doctor visits
On TED Health, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is taking you on a special journey to embrace your healthiest self. Join her and experts from across the healthcare space for our “A Healthier You” series, where we dive deeper into ideas and knowledge that could change the way you think about health — f..
TED
How AI is saving billions of years of human research time
Can AI compress the yearslong research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on protein folding and drug discovery. Drawing on his experience working on Isomorphi..
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