Periods Aren't a Luxury - Why Are They Taxed Like One?
Explore the fight against the "tampon tax" and efforts to recognize menstrual products as essential, not luxury items, in this eye-opening talk on period rights activism.
Can Music Heal What Meds Can't?
Explore the transformative power of music in mental health, examining its potential to heal and enhance well-being beyond traditional medication.
The Psychological Consequences of Poverty
Explore the neurobiological and behavioral impacts of poverty on individuals, and how these effects influence economic decision-making and behavior.
Flint’s Fight for America’s Children
Pediatrician exposes lead crisis in Flint's water, revealing its impact on children and the community's resilience in rebuilding their future amid adversity.
Understanding Extreme Altruism
Explore the mindset of those compelled to help others, even at great personal cost. Gain insights into the psychology of extreme selflessness and its implications.
Curing Ideological Cancers with Video Games
Explore how a video game inspired by personal tragedy challenges societal norms and redefines the role of gaming in addressing complex emotional experiences.
Intervention in Human Trafficking Through Health Care
Learn how health professionals can recognize signs of human trafficking and provide trauma-informed care to victims, empowering them to intervene in this hidden crime.
The Surgeon General’s Prescription of Happiness
Discover how happiness impacts health and well-being, as explored by US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in this insightful talk.
Turning Waste into Wealth
Discover innovative solutions for transforming waste into valuable resources, focusing on sanitation challenges in low-income countries and industry-wide applications.
Foresight in Hindsight - Blindly Facing the Future
Inspiring performance by mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, accompanied by Jenny Taira, demonstrating the power of overcoming fears and pursuing dreams despite challenges.
Ending Violence with an Empowering Antidote
Discover how radical interventions of love and support dramatically reduced homicide rates among violent young men in one of America's most dangerous cities.
What if We Treated Violence Like a Contagious Disease?
Explore innovative strategies to prevent violence by treating it as a contagious disease, based on epidemiological approaches and scientific insights.
How Did Volunteers Save More Than 40,000 Lives in 3 Minutes Each Last Year
Discover how a revolutionary first response system and community engagement saved 40,000 lives in record time, reimagining emergency medical services.
What Happens When We Welcome Death in Defining Life?
Explore how embracing mortality can enhance life through the lens of Torajan culture, where the dead coexist with the living in unique and meaningful ways.
How Did Volunteers Save More Than 40,000 Lives in 3 Minutes Each Last Year
Discover how a revolutionary first response system and community engagement saved 40,000 lives in record time, reimagining emergency medical services.
Nature, Folklore and Serendipitous Photo Collaborations
Nordic artists explore human-nature connections through immersive portraits, blending folklore and serendipity to capture global narratives of our relationship with the environment.
The Courage to Live with Radical Uncertainty
Inspiring journey of a cancer survivor turned oncologist, exploring how embracing uncertainty can lead to a fulfilling life with equal opportunities and challenges.
The Link Between Climate Change, Health and Poverty
Explore the interconnected impacts of climate change on health and poverty, and learn about strategies for a comprehensive medical response to address these challenges.
How to Raise Kids Who Can Overcome Anxiety
Learn strategies to help children build resilience and cope with anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Exposure Therapy, guided by expert psychologist Anne Marie Albano's research and personal experiences.
Exposing the Deadly Health Risks of Incarceration
Uncovers hidden health risks in jails, including "jail attributable death" and "dual loyalty," and explores solutions to bridge the gap between community and correctional healthcare.
The Profound Difference Between Seeing and Looking
Discover how asking creative questions about health and society can reveal hidden insights through "natural experiments," leading to innovative solutions in healthcare.