The Pulse Archive
On The Pulse this week, we take a look at a new law in the state of Delaware that calls for stiffer penalties for non-nurse midwives
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Air Date: December 13, 2013
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Chester County sustainable mushroom farm takes a dirt-free approach to mycology
Instead of strolling through pastures, let’s go down into the basement — a very spotless and sterile basement — to tour Woodlan
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11 years ago
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Lettuce, the new secret weapon for making vaccines cheaper in the developing world?
One scientist’s quest to make vaccines and other medications more available in developing countries leads him to turn over an unlik
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11 years ago
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This week in science: Dyslexia, Mars & Alzheimer’s
The Scientist’s Kerry Grens tells us about new dyslexia findings, a lake found on Mars and a possible link between lead exposure an
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11 years ago
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The MRI is a source of anxiety — and musical inspiration
It’s claustrophobic; it’s noisy. Having an MRI causes some folks anxiety. But many have found ways to cope with the test thro
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11 years ago
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This week on The Pulse, we look into why medical bills are so expensive and hard to understand.
We also hear one man’s excr
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Air Date: December 6, 2013
ListenTips on how to navigate this region’s health insurance exchanges
If figuring out how to navigate the new health insurance exchanges has your head spinning, know this: You have lots of company.&nbs
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11 years ago
Philly-area firm leads the hospital-bill fight vs. the $500 Tylenol
Medical bills are expensive and really hard to understand. The Pulse talks with a few people who are trying to change the way it’s
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11 years ago
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The Obamacare rollout: Scenes from a very bumpy ride
The Pulse’s Elana Gordon sat next to some local folks as they tried to sign up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov. It wasn
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11 years ago
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New York doctor opens up about fear, self-doubt and shame
Doctors usually ask us how we feel – but New York physician Danielle Ofri says how and what doctors feel can be the elepha
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11 years ago
ListenLost in space: Is it possible to reprogram your spatial intelligence?
If you hate reading maps or have trouble judging how much will fit in a suitcase, science writer Faye Flam feels your pain.
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11 years ago
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Romancing the stone: A tale of unbearable pain, a stern wife and Coca Cola
In this week’s edition of Patient Files, we take a look at pain, recovery, remorse and a heavy dose of “I told you so.”
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11 years ago
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Hi, I’m Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s The Pulse. You can sign up for our newsletter by clicking the headline above. And l
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11 years ago
Pain in the Neck: Old-school health communication
Interacting with the health-care system can be pretty annoying. Long waits, endless tests, big bills – these things can rattle your
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12 years ago
ListenThe Pulse pilot – December 14, 2012
In this followup pilot episode of The Pulse, we take a look at trials – clinical trials, personal trials, trying too hard, and tryi
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12 years ago
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