The Pulse Archive

We take a deep dive into perimenopause and menopause – and the latest research on how to manage and treat symptoms.

Registered Dietitian Jenn Salib Huber explains how to get the best nutrition during menopause.

A look at the science of designing a happier life — from reverse-engineering joy to moments of serendipity.

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

How a reporter began to investigate diabetes risk, and along the way, made a startling discovery about his own health.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

A look at what happens when searching for the truth is personal - and the answers are not what we expected.

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."

A look at the transcendent beauty of life in the Arctic — and how climate change is threatening its survival.

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we take a look at new nutrition research, and what we should — and shouldn’t — be eating.

Top signs from researchers that something was written by AI, and how to avoid sounding like a chatbot yourself.

Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."

An exploration of how AI is changing the way we feel — about ourselves and everything else.