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Human body

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Human body.

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TED Talks to inspire a healthier you in 2026

Start your year feeling stronger, sharper and more alive with this collection of talks designed to have you feeling your best. From the wonders of weightlifting to the science of immunity and social connection, discover fresh ways to move, think and live.

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter: Season 2

Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is here to shake up everything you thought you knew — from the science of sleep to figuring out if you really have a food allergy and everything in between. This TED original series will tell you the truth about what's *really* going on inside you. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

Think you know how your body works? Think again! Dr. Jen Gunter is here to shake up everything you thought you knew — from how much water you need to drink to how often you need to poop and everything in between. Join us weekly for this TED original series that will tell you the truth about what's *really* going on inside you. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

Theories of evolution

The enduring ideas, discoveries and observations that define and expand life as we know it.

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Talks about Human body

3 surprising ways microplastics can enter your body

Maksim Plikus

How long can hair grow?

Gurpreet Baht

What happens when you break a bone?

Chen X. Chen

3 things that can cause painful periods

Dominique Condo

The pressure that makes Olympians perform worse

Elizabeth Micks

What is vaginal discharge, and what does it say about your health?

Manoush Zomorodi

Sitting all day is killing you — here's what to do about it

Gerald Markowitz, David Rosner

Why is lead so dangerous to humans?

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Exclusive articles about Human body

Do you judge your own body? Here’s how to view it with love, not shame

Too many of us struggle to achieve a body ideal that’s just not obtainable by humans. It’s time to redefine what’s good, healthy and attractive on our own terms, say writers (and sisters) Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski.

Posted Mar 2019

Note to self: We are all molecular masterpieces

Cultivate a healthy appreciation for yourself -- and all people -- by tripping out on the wonders of the human body, suggests science communicator Samantha Yammine.

Posted Mar 2019

The next food revolution

Activist chef Jamie Oliver talks about the future of food.

Posted Nov 2014

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