A Season for Disease'n

A Season for Disease'n

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Interactive Video

Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores how seasonal illnesses, particularly allergies, are influenced by climate change, which affects pollen production and allergy seasons. It also explains why bug bites itch due to histamine reactions. The video discusses how genes change expression with seasons, impacting diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it examines seasonal patterns in cancer diagnosis and survival rates, highlighting the roles of vitamin D and melatonin.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential effects of climate change on the distribution of allergy-inducing plants?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does histamine relate to the symptoms experienced during allergy seasons?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the impact of sunlight on skin cancer rates.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What factors contribute to the seasonal spikes in breast cancer diagnoses?

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