The Pulse Archive

With cardiac emergencies, every second counts. We look at the latest innovations saving patients and their hearts.

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.

Some parents say their children are not supported enough. The School District of Philadelphia says they need more staff and resources.

Growing up in the early 2000s, Rebecca Kaplan faced challenges fitting in due to autism-related sensory issues — but on a whim, she hoped buying a pair of jeans would help.

A look at why many autistic kids struggle at school, and what parents and experts say could make a difference.

Former congressman Patrick Kennedy and journalist Stephen Fried have teamed up to write a new book together, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.

We hear personal stories about what it takes to treat and recover from serious mental illness.

Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.

A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

On this episode, we take a look at some of the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions.

Virtual worlds allow us to reinvent ourselves and build new lives. But some of our troubles follow us there. A look at navigating community, love, and work in digital realms.

What is the future of psychedelic research after the recent FDA decision to reject MDMA as a treatment for PTSD?

Air conditioning is a century-old technology, but now companies are racing to reinvent it and lower its large environmental footprint.

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.