The Pulse Archive
Air Date: August 20, 2021
Listen 49:00‘We are in a state of emergency’: What's behind the rising suicide rate among Black kids
Today, suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Black children ages 10 to 19. And that rate is rising faster for them than for any other racial or ethnic group.
3 years ago
Listen 16:48Losing a grandmother brings questions about grief, and why we feel what we feel
The task, experts said, is figuring out how best to carry on, while still honoring the person who’s no longer with us
3 years ago
Listen 7:02Air Date: August 13, 2021
Listen 47:57Going wig-less — learning to live with alopecia
In movies, bald women are portrayed as strong; in real life, they’re seen as odd. One woman gradually decided to just go with it.
3 years ago
Listen 7:31When the world treats you differently after weight loss
For those who have bariatric surgery, changes in appearance happen quickly, creating new social situations to navigate.
3 years ago
Air Date: August 6, 2021
Listen 48:59The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Medicine
Air Date: July 30, 2021
Listen 48:33How a clinical tool meant to predict kidney function could be hurting Black patients
Is an equation most commonly used to predict kidney health unintentionally contributing to health disparities — and reinforcing racist thinking?
3 years ago
Listen 21:17The Building Blocks of Language
Air Date: July 23, 2021
Listen 48:51New Developments in Cancer Treatment
Air Date: July 16, 2021
Listen 48:45How a clinical trial cured cancer — in some cases
A researcher’s experience as a patient motivated him to find cures. He focused on cancers caused by the human papillomavirus.
3 years ago
Listen 18:58Air Date: July 9, 2021
Listen 49:49The Secret History of Mars Exploration
Air Date: July 6, 2021
Listen 13:11Air Date: July 2, 2021
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