The Pulse Archive
How old is too old? Two ethicists debate quality of life as we age
How is this for a headline sure to catch your attention: “ ...
11 years ago
ListenBaking as a frontal lobe workout: how scientists use their skills at home
A scientist who studies brain development in children, and is also the mom of two small kids is sure to have a lot of inner dialogue revi ...
11 years ago
ListenFrom ‘death sentence’ to recovery, pancreatic cancer patient finds new meaning in Thanksgiving
Sometimes, it takes a brush with death to remind us what it means to be thankful. That may just be David Silverstone’s opinion, but ...
11 years ago
ListenFor young athletes, concussions have been a huge topic of conversation and concern – and we’re not just talking about footbal ...
Air Date: November 26, 2014
ListenWhat to look for in wearable tech this Black Friday
Fitness and health tracking gadgets are again expected be a big trend in gift-giving this year. The Consumer Electronics Associati ...
11 years ago
ListenAre super specialized, highly competitive sports contributing to more ACL tears among kids?
For young athletes, concussions have been a huge topic of concern. Now there’s another emerging trouble spot – knee inj ...
11 years ago
ListenWhy Thanksgiving dinner tastes better the next day
One might argue that Thanksgiving leftovers are among the most delicious things on this earth. Is that just because the cooking is ...
11 years ago
ListenWith the year’s biggest meal upon us, we look at the science of Thanksgiving dinner. On the menu is the gluten in dinner rolls, sal ...
Air Date: November 21, 2014
ListenProposed NFL settlement a bad deal for players, says attorney specializing in brain injury
The proposed $675 million settlement between the NFL and retired players with brain injuries is not a fair deal for players, says New Yor ...
11 years ago
ListenHeart attack survivors can thank technology and time
Machines might save you if you have a heart attack, but technology isn’t solely responsible for the dramatic decrease in cardiac-re ...
11 years ago
ListenThe science behind turkey brining, tryptophan and the perfect Thanksgiving roll
What gives baked goods their texture? How does turkey brining work? Does tryptophan really make us sleepy? Ahea ...
11 years ago
ListenIf it weren’t for our understanding of the chemical process that creates our favorite beers, we’d still be drinking spoiled a ...
11 years ago
ListenPhiladelphia woman meets the donor who saved her life
A Philadelphia woman is likely to enjoy many more Thanksgivings following a successful bone marrow transplant. Frances ...
11 years ago
ListenLearning from medical mistakes, and recognizing how they impact patients’ lives
It was supposed to be a fairly routine procedure; a scheduled laparoscopic hysterectomy. For Miriam Gilbert of New Jersey, it turn ...
11 years ago
ListenWhen to be concerned about your child’s fever
What should I do? Choose your child’s age: Under 3 months ...
11 years ago
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