Whether we’re rushing a child to the emergency room after a fall or making chicken soup for a feverish spouse, love inspires us to act when...
The doctrine of “first, do no harm” is the basis of the Hippocratic Oath, one of the world’s oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work...
Doubling human life expectancy in a century is our greatest achievement, says author Steven Johnson. How did we make it happen — and can we keep...
Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart...
Could an everyday clothing item help protect your health? In this quick talk, TED Fellow Alicia Chong Rodriguez introduces us to a smart bra designed to...
What if you were holding life-saving medicine … but had no way to administer it? Zoom down to the nano level with engineer Kathryn A. Whitehead...
Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. As COVID-19 spread, BioNTech cofounders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci...
Put down the cayenne-lemon water and step away from the herbal tea. Cleanses and detox products like these don’t remove toxins, says Dr. Jen Gunter, and...
Your skin is your body’s largest organ … but it might be the most misunderstood, says Dr. Jen Gunter. From sunscreen to cancer and even chocolate,...
Visit to watch more groundbreaking talks from the TED Fellows. Overcrowded clinics, extensive wait times and overworked doctors are taking a devastating toll on mothers and...