TEDMED

If it feels hard to stop eating certain foods, it might not be willpower. In studies, people ate ~500 more calories/day on ultra-processed diets. Same people. Different system. ow.ly/YNpQ50YUKMS #PublicHealth

Before a high-pressure moment: write everything on your mind down. Not to solve it. To clear space. ow.ly/4Q8450YR5R8

Under pressure, your brain doesn’t shut down. It interferes. ow.ly/rkXP50YR5Mt

“Choking” isn’t rare. It’s one of the most human experiences we have.

Why do we choke under pressure? It’s not failure. It’s not lack of skill. It’s your brain overcorrecting. You start thinking about what should be automatic. That’s what breaks performance. We break this down in this week’s TEDMED Now. Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/f0FY50YOHEP

What happens when the foundation of science is unstable? When data is incomplete or selectively reported, what we call “truth” is already compromised. From how research is conducted to how it’s interpreted and applied, this playlist explores the hidden forces shaping scientific knowledge and the real-world consequences when integrity breaks down. Watch the full #TEDMED playlist: ow.ly/PB5Q50YNJfu #BadScience #PublicTrust #SciencePolicy #EvidenceMatters #EthicsInScience #ScienceCommunication #InstitutionalIntegrity #FutureOfHealth

When institutions falter, accountability doesn’t disappear, it shifts. In Part 2 of this #TEDMEDConversation, Katherine Eban and Jay Walker explore what happens when individuals are left to uphold truth inside systems that no longer fully protect it. When trust erodes, the consequences aren’t abstract, they’re personal. See how it unfolds: ow.ly/YWFc50YN7t2 #TrustInScience #InstitutionalIntegrity #EthicsInScience #PublicTrust #Accountability #SciencePolicy #TEDMED #ScienceCommunication #FutureOfHealth #TruthMatters

What happens when those upholding the system must navigate its breakdown? In Part 2 of this #TEDMEDConversation, Katherine Eban and Jay Walker examine the role of ethics, accountability, and individual responsibility when institutional safeguards begin to fail. Because when systems fail, accountability doesn’t disappear, it lands on individuals. This is where the Conversation gets uncomfortable: ow.ly/MNW650YMUzV #InstitutionalIntegrity #EthicsInScience #TrustInScience #Accountability #SciencePolicy #HealthcareSystems #PublicTrust #TEDMED #FutureOfHealth #EthicalLeadership

So what happens when truth becomes negotiable? Today, that warning feels less like a risk and more like a reality. As trust in institutions erodes and science faces growing political and commercial pressure, Katherine Eban’s investigation into the global drug supply chain reveals what’s at stake when accountability breaks down. Watch her full #TEDMED Talk → ow.ly/KJIC50YIZOw #TrustInScience #InstitutionalIntegrity #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #Healthcare

We trust that generic drugs are safe, effective, and equivalent. But what if the system behind them isn’t as transparent as we think? Katherine Eban’s investigation into the global drug supply chain feels even more urgent today at a moment when institutional integrity and scientific oversight are increasingly under pressure. Watch her #TEDMED Talk: ow.ly/gKUl50YIhAW #Pharma #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #TrustInScience #HealthcareSystems #MedicalInnovation #Accountability

What happens when the systems meant to protect science begin to break down? In this #TEDMEDConversation, Katherine Eban and Jay Walker examine the erosion of institutional integrity and what it means when trust in science is no longer guaranteed. Because once that trust is gone, it’s not just research at risk. It’s everything built on it. Watch the full Conversation: ow.ly/ZYQ750YIrte #Science #PublicTrust #HealthPolicy #InstitutionalIntegrity #TrustInScience #SciencePolicy #GlobalHealth #MedicalInnovation #EvidenceBased #ScienceCommunication #FutureOfHealth #HealthcareSystems #PolicyMatters #Accountability #TEDMED

Black mothers in the U.S. are still far more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Not because we lack knowledge. But because we haven’t built systems that listen. From the archives, Dr. Elizabeth Howell explores what it will actually take to change maternal health outcomes – from better care to real accountability. Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder: awareness isn’t enough. What would it look like to design care that truly sees every mother? Watch her #TEDMED Talk: ow.ly/HKFm50YF29t #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity

“Science has no passports.” But people do. And when care can’t cross borders, the consequences aren’t just medical, they’re geopolitical. This playlist brings together voices from science, medicine, and frontline communities to explore how care moves across countries, systems, and lived realities and why global health partnerships aren’t just about saving lives, but stabilizing relationships between nations. Watch the full playlist → ow.ly/pJfX50YFR8I #GlobalHealth #HealthDiplomacy #TEDMED #PeterAgre #BillFrist #SokaMoses #QueenDube

As the U.S. pulls back from global health institutions, the ripple effects extend far beyond healthcare. Global health has long been a quiet force for diplomacy – building trust where politics alone cannot. What happens when that force weakens? Watch Bill Frist’s #TEDMED Talk on why health collaboration may be one of the most powerful tools for global stability. ow.ly/hQ3J50YCRQx #GlobalHealth #HealthDiplomacy #NationalPublicHealthWeek #PublicHealth #GlobalPolicy #BillFrist #HealthCollaboration #Diplomacy #Trust

On World Health Day, a bigger question: As the U.S. pulls back from global health institutions, what happens to diplomacy? Global health has long been a quiet force in foreign policy - building trust, opening doors, shaping alliances. When it fades, so does influence. In this InContext perspective, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader and physician Bill Frist examines what’s truly at stake and why it matters now. To get a better understanding, watch his full #TEDMED Talk: ow.ly/obOY50YCNTX #WorldHealthDay #GlobalHealth #Diplomacy #ForeignPolicy #HealthSecurity #InContext #BillFrist

Rumors can travel faster than evidence but they don’t carry the same weight. So why do they last? Dr. Heidi Larson, a leading anthropologist studying vaccine trust, explores how trust shapes what we believe and why facts alone aren’t always enough to change minds. Watch her #TEDMED Talk as part of our Trust in Medicine playlist, a collection that examines how trust, communication, and evidence intersect. Watch now: ow.ly/S9Ou50YBTLi #TrustInMedicine #HealthCommunication #VaccinesWork #AutismAwareness #PublicHealth #HealthLiteracy #TrustInScience #HeidiLarson

In his #TEDMED 2017 Talk, Dr. James Hamblin explores what it takes to make medical information clear without making it misleading, a challenge that feels even more urgent today. Watch now.: ow.ly/OK9T50YBnPA #HealthCommunication #MedicalClarity #HealthLiteracy #PublicHealth #ScienceCommunication

CLARITY ISN’T ABOUT MAKING IDEAS SMALLER. IT’S ABOUT THINKING BETTER. In 2017, James Hamblin challenged how we talk about health. Today, that challenge feels even more urgent. Watch his full #TEDMED Talk: ow.ly/3pJw50Ywu3F #InContext #JamesHamblin #HealthIdeas #ClarityNotSimplicity #ScienceCommunication #ThinkDeeper

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE DREAM COLLAPSES MID-JOURNEY? You find grace and decide if hope is still alive. Diana Nyad’s 2011 #TEDMED Talk is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and the power of unwavering hope. Her ending promise will give you chills. Watch her 2011 Talk, when she makes her final commitment to a fifth attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage: ow.ly/MFp950YvZW8 #DianaNyad #Resilience #Perseverance #Hope #NeverGiveUp #Endurance #Mindset #HumanPotential #Inspiration #Motivation #Determination #Fearless #Courage #Limitless #PersonalGrowth #Achievement #Strength #Overcome #Teamwork #Focus #DreamBig

WHAT DOES REAL ENDURANCE LOOK LIKE WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING AGAINST YOU? Diana Nyad’s #TEDMED 2014 Talk goes beyond the swim, showing the discipline, teamwork, and mindset needed to push past seemingly impossible limits. It’s a powerful reminder that extraordinary achievement depends on collaboration, focus, and relentless commitment. Watch the full Talk: ow.ly/cPxn50YvXXP #FromTheArchives #DianaNyad #Resilience #Perseverance #Endurance #Mindset #HumanPotential #Motivation #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp #Determination #PersonalGrowth #Courage #Fearless #Achievement #Teamwork #Limitless