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CBC News Smoking or vaping may increase risk of severe coronavirus infection
There's a growing body of research linking vaping, smoking cigarettes and cannabis to an increased risk of COVID-19 infection, serious illness and death rates.
- 2020
- 00:02:07
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/03/2020
CBC News What we actually know about the coronavirus
Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.
- 2020
- 00:05:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/01/2020
The National Flattening the curve: How to slow down coronavirus spread
Graph shows how new cases of COVID-19 can quickly overwhelm a health-care system if precautions aren't taken.
- 2020
- 00:00:27
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/31/2020
CBC News Canadians cautioned not to believe hype around prevention or cures for coronavirus
Health Canada warns it's illegal to make false claims or sell unauthorized health products related to COVID-19.
- 2020
- 00:02:33
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/30/2020
CBC Kids News What is physical distancing?
We’ve been hearing a lot about social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Now everyone is talking about physical distancing. So what’s the difference? They basically mean the same thing, but as the coronavirus spreads and infects more people, the restrictions are getting more serious. And we’re being encouraged to find ways to be social while still staying apart from each ...
- 2020
- 00:01:35
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/30/2020
The National Family doctor uses lessons learned during SARS during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Javed Alloo started practicing medicine during the SARS outbreak and is reminded he learned an important lesson from a patient who survived.
- 2020
- 00:02:40
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/30/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Abandoned Home
While out on a walk, Scout notices an abandoned home in the woods. But why would anyone abandon such a cozy home? As Scout and the Gumboot Kids work on this mystery, they soon discover that homes come in many shapes and sizes.
- 2017
- 00:05:22
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/25/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Spotted Jelly
When we take time to explore in the woods or fields, sometimes we make exciting discoveries! Have you every seen something in nature that was completely new to you? Something that you had never seen before? This happened to the Gumboot kids as they solved The Case of The Spotted Jelly.
- 2017
- 00:05:19
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/25/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Quiet Diggers
Sometimes all we want to do is jump and bounce! When this feeling takes hold of you, find a wide open space in nature and explore how high you can bounce, how long you can jump or how fast you can run. Our bodies are made for moving in all sorts of ways. Let your body leap and bound and ...
- 2017
- 00:05:16
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/25/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Pebble Eaters
Nature is full of surprises! The more time we spend in nature, the more hidden secrets are uncovered. Sometimes you might think that a plant or animal behaves a certain way and then as you take time to explore and observe them, they can reveal so many new and surprising things about themselves. This was the case for Scout & ...
- 2017
- 00:05:25
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/24/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids The Case of the Buried Treasure
After a winter of cold and snow, it’s wonderful to see the plants waking up from their long sleep. Every day they grow a little more just like you! Each new plant is a natural marvel and a real treasure. Let’s join Scout & the Gumboot Kids as they solve The Case of The Buried Treasure.
- 2017
- 00:05:24
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/24/2020
Scout & The Gumboot Kids Spring Special: A Spring Feast
Celebrate the joy and wonder of spring with Scout, Daisy and the Gumboot Kids. The special features tulips, daffodils, birds and a song called "Spring is Springing" by Jessie Farrell.
- 2020
- 00:05:23
- 5-8
- Added on: 03/24/2020
CBC Kids News David Saint-Jacques unveils Canada’s best little inventors
Check out the best new inventions for space — by kids. It was an experience that was out of this world for Connor Brown and Amy Claerhout. Their unique inventions for space were chosen as the winners of the Canadian Space Agency’s contest called Little Inventors. They were announced by astronaut David Saint-Jacques from the International Space Station last week. ...
- 2019
- 00:02:28
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/20/2020
CBC Kids News What is flattening the curve?
Health officials keep talking about flattening the curve. Charlotte and Jimmy Greig, from Guelph, Ont., wanted to know what that means. Basically, it means people still get sick with the coronavirus, but over a longer period of time instead of all at once. That way, doctors are able to treat everyone who needs help, instead of having to deal with ...
- 2020
- 00:01:22
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/19/2020
CBC Kids News What does it mean to be self-isolated?
What does it mean to be self-isolated? It’s all about reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Have you heard about people being self-isolated because of the coronavirus? It’s happening more and more, including to our prime minister and his wife. Watch the video to find out what it means.
- 2020
- 00:01:07
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/19/2020
CBC Kids News What is social distancing?
Have you been told not to hug or touch your friends? That’s called social distancing. Why are we talking about this now? Some public health officials are encouraging social distancing as a way to keep the coronavirus from spreading. Check out this video for more on what that means.
- 2020
- 00:01:23
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/19/2020
CBC Kids News Why is the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic?
Why is the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic? It means it’s new and it’s spreading around the world. At first the coronavirus was called an outbreak. Then, on March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it was going to start calling it a pandemic. What’s a pandemic? A pandemic is a new virus that’s infecting a lot of people. It ...
- 2020
- 00:01:06
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/19/2020
BBC Documentaries Einstein and Hawking: Masters of Our Universe (Part 2 of 2)
If there was a pantheon for the great minds, Steven Hawking and Albert Einstein would undoubtedly qualify for membership. Their extraordinary theories were transformative in the world of physics. They are undoubtedly the most recognized scientists in the world and between them they have transformed our understanding of everything. Part 2 of 2.
- 2014
- 00:51:46
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/12/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
BBC Documentaries Einstein and Hawking: Masters of Our Universe (Part 1 of 2)
If there was a pantheon for the great minds, Steven Hawking and Albert Einstein would undoubtedly qualify for membership. Their extraordinary theories were transformative in the world of physics. They are undoubtedly the most recognized scientists in the world and between them they have transformed our understanding of everything. Part 1 of 2.
- 2014
- 00:51:24
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/11/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming Independent
The final episode investigates the latest research into how we become independent. The show looks at the huge transition babies make as they learn to crawl. New research suggests that crawling triggers a new understanding about the world and its hazards. Professor Elisabeth Hill tests newly crawling babies with a visual cliff – an optical illusion made of perspex that ...
- 2018
- 00:50:05
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/10/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming Social
Episode two looks at the latest research into how we build social relationships. The team set up a series of experiments about how babies become social and learn to relate to the people around them. Starting with a fundamental question – how do we make our very earliest connections with others? Do we have to learn or are we programmed ...
- 2018
- 00:50:13
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/09/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
Babies: Their Wonderful World Becoming You
Episode one investigates the latest research into what makes us individuals. It begins with an experiment that looks at temperament. Scientists think that personality is shaped by our basic temperament; how we react to situations. In the lab, Dr Emily Jones finds out if it is possible to spot a baby's temperament at just six months old. She identifies three ...
- 2018
- 00:50:08
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/09/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
The Truth About... The Truth About HIV
HIV/AIDS has claimed 34 million lives worldwide. But now, even though stigma remains, a diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. This inspiring film looks at the science keeping HIV at bay and examines the moral panic that erupted when the virus first took hold. There are interviews from prominent figures including HIV awareness campaigner HRH Prince Harry, Sir Elton ...
- 2017
- 00:52:02
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/05/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
BBC Documentaries The Parkinson's Drug Trial: A Miracle Cure? (Part 2 of 2)
Filmed over six years, this program follows a group of volunteers with Parkinson’s as they take part in a groundbreaking medical trial testing an experimental drug called GDNF. Forty-two volunteers undergo complex brain surgery and months of drug infusions via a port embedded into the side of their skull. Can this clinical trial give hope to the estimated 10 million ...
- 2019
- 00:52:06
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/05/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
BBC Documentaries The Parkinson's Drug Trial: A Miracle Cure? (Part 1 of 2)
Filmed over six years, this program follows a group of volunteers with Parkinson’s as they take part in a groundbreaking medical trial testing a drug called GDNF. Forty-two patients undergo complex brain surgery and months of infusions via a port embedded into the side of their skull. Can this clinical trial give hope to the estimated 10 million affected by ...
- 2019
- 00:51:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/05/2020
Due to rights limitations, BBC Channel content is not freely available.
