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Why should you vaccinate against HPV?

If you could protect yourself or your children from developing cancer through taking a shot, would you? This week, Risk Bites looks at why HPV vaccines are recommended for protection against cervical and other cancers, and how the risks and benefits pan out. The Risk Bites Team: Producer: Andrew M

Structure and function of a giraffe neck

A giraffe's neck is up to 2.50 meters long, weighs around 250 kilograms and is held in place by only one tendon and seven cervical vertebras. It is a particular challenge to the vascular system when the giraffe bends its head down to drink. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R.Marel/C.Gerisch/SpiegelTV/Jochen Sch