The Pulse Archive

He tried to quit weed on his own, and couldn’t

As Kermit the Frog once said — it’s not easy being green. Amid challenges like pollution, deforestation and climate change, engaging ...

Intense competitiveness — and the flip side of the coin, fear of failure — is part of the culture at medical school.

In science — and in life — failure is both a stumbling block and a building block. We regard failure as the enemy of success — but ...

Money, transportation and stigma make getting treatment hard — but what if help came to women who need it?

Women of color are less likely to get treatment for postpartum depression because they fear they'll be judged too quickly or harshly by child-welfare services.

“Motherhood will change your life.” It may sound like a greeting card sentiment — but it’s also a statement of fact. Pregnancy ch ...

After an OB-GYN heard of unexpected home births post-Hurricane Maria, she is teaching her patients calm and self-reliance, just in case.

Chow. Nibbles. Grub. Food — we relate to it in a lot of different ways. It can serve as nourishment, as pleasure, as fuel for our bodie ...

Eating disorder supports are often expensive and not culturally inclusive. As a result, communities of color are building their own opportunities for healing.

Cut way back on red meat, say scientists, who came up with a controversial diet recommended for our health, and the planet’s.

At its best, sex isn’t just fun — it’s good for our health. It can relieve stress, enhance our mood — even offer a bit of ...

In Louisiana, even an informed patient got lost in barriers and stigma while trying to get a prescription for PrEP.

A look at the tough choice fertility patients face — and what that’s meant for thousands upon thousands of unused embryos.

Lawmakers consider expanding end-of-life options, but not for people with Alzheimer’s disease.