The lasting wound of gun violence
In one of TEDMED's most widely viewed talks, Sue Klebold reflects on the devastating consequences of her son's role in the Columbine High School shooting.
This Week at TEDMED: Steps to prevent gun violence
Gun violence is often discussed through headlines and statistics, but its effects extend far beyond individual events. It impacts families, communities, healthcare systems, and public policy, making it one of the most complex public health challenges of our time.
What the data tells us about gun violence
While personal stories help us understand the cost of gun violence, meaningful prevention also requires understanding the systems that shape it.
What will it take to make progress
Hear from a variety of TEDMED Speakers who explore the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to a pressing public health challenge.
Editor’s Picks: What helps us stay human
A lighter, restorative set on art, connection, sound, nature, and the ways people rebuild attention and meaning.
How one musician is reimagining hospital sounds
From the beep of cardiac monitors to the blare of alarms, hospitals are often jarring places to be from an auditory perspective. And for patients, the combined dissonant…
Nature, folklore and serendipitous photo collaborations
Our connection to nature – and to the world around us – is difficult to measure. Yet, it is being documented in marvelous ways by Nordic Nature Artists…
Does beauty have the power to heal?
Violinist Robert Gupta’s experience in neurobiology drives him to search for and to share the powerful connection between music and healing, particularly for mental illness.
Making sense of life, loss, and love through music
Zoë Keating was working as a successful cellist and composer when her husband, Jeff, got sick with stage IV non-smokers lung cancer. Her life was turned upside down—she…
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