3D Health Animations

Actinic keratosis (AK), or solar keratosis, or senile keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops in the skin when exposed to sun, hydrocarbons, and arsenicals and is more common in light-skinned people

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. This informative video animation shows possible causes and treatments.

ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. This informative video animation shows possible causes and treatments.

An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamines can stop the reaction.

The most common cause of dementia occurring in patients over 45 yrs of age is Alzheimer's disease. This video animation shows how an abnormal tau protein in Alzheimer's patients can cause the microtubule structures to collapse.

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) - often abbreviated to angioplasty - is a procedure to re-open a narrowed coronary artery. Watch how this procedure opens arteries.

This animation shows how the virus causes the symptoms of this disease.There are two types of HSV, HSV type 1 and 2, and both can cause genital herpes.

The video animation explains high blood pressure. When the pressure exerted by the blood flow on the walls of the arteries exceeds normal levels, it leads to a condition called hypertension.

Asthma is a disorder of obstruction to breathing due to inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Pollen, pet dander, weather changes, tobacco smoke, etc. can trigger and worsen asthma symptoms in susceptible patients.

See how muscle spasms and Disc Prolapse can cause back pain. Disc Prolapse happens when the soft inner material of the vertebral disc bulges or bursts through the outer lining of cartilage and puts pressure on the spinal nerve.

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings, depression and mania.  Learn  more about bipolar disorder with this animation.

Quiz - Osteoporosis Prevention

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer.

This video shows indicators for Beast Reduction or reduction mammoplasty. Breast Reduction surgery is done to reduce the weight, mass and size of the breasts.

What is the difference between a blackhead and a whitehead? Do you know what casues acne? Watch this video to find out.

Before a true cancer develops, it usually begins as a non-cancerous growth called a polyp. This video animation shows where and how this cancer grows.

The Coronary bypass procedure is usually called a CABG. It is a type of heart surgery that reroutes, or "bypasses", the blood around these clogged arteries. This video animation shows how this life saving surgery is done.

Dental cavities or caries is one of the most common of all disorders. See how cavities start and their effect on the health of your teeth in this educational animation.

Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. See this video animation of the synaptic junction and what part it plays in depression.

Although it can occur at any age, Diabetes is more common in people who are overweight, sedentary, and over middle age. Diabetes Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Watch this informative video animation and see how insulin binds to receptors.

Dermatitis is a general term encompassing various inflammatory skin conditions. The most common form of dermatitis is Atopic Eczema, a general allergic, hyper-sensitivity to allergens. This video shows how histamines play a part in this condition.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for his or his partner's sexual needs. Watch this video animation as it shows how blood flow and other factors affect this disorder.

Acid reflux disease is also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Frequent heartburn is one of the most common symptoms. Watch this video to learn about the causes and symptoms of GERD.

The Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads through the Liver.

What is LASIK surgery? LASIK or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. See how LASIK surgery is performed.

This video animation shows menopause as the natural cessation of the menstruation cycle, its symptoms and how it can affect your body.

Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease most commonly affects patients who are middle-aged and older. Learn how the break down of Articular Cartilage leads to joint pain.

Urinary incontinence is an embarrassing and frustrating problem. Watch and learn how this condition is affected by the detrusor muscle.

Proton pump inhibitors are drugs which reduce acid secretion of the stomach. Watch this animation to see how PPI helps block acid. 

Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic, non-contagious skin disorder that appears in many different forms and can affect any part of the body, including the nails and scalp. This video animation shows how the acceleration of new skin cells causes Psoriasis.

In this video animation you'll see how the immune system mistakes healthy tissue for a foreign invader.

View this animation to learn how changes in brain chemistry are thought to impact the onset of schizophrenia.  

Watch this video to see how liposuction, used to remove unwanted localized deposits of fat, is performed.

Breast Carcinoma or breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in middle-aged women. View this easy to follow video animation to learn how to perform a Breast Self Exam.

A migraine is genetic neurological condition often marked by severe pain generally concentrated on one side of the head. This animation shows one of the key causes of pain during a migraine--changes to the blood flow within the brain.

The "urinary tract" consists of the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and urethra. These organs together produce, store, and excrete urine. How does a urinary tract infection happen?

Aging of the face is inevitable. As we age, the facial muscles become slacker and the skin on the face becomes less elastic and loose, creating folds and lines. Watch how a facelift is performed with this video animation.

This video animation demonstrates how a heart attack can happen. Heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused due to coronary artery blockage.

This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream.Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.