The Pulse Archive

Since the 1980s, asthma has been increasing across all ages and ethnic groups in the U.S. But it’s a bigger problem among Native Americans.

Hair can be our crowning glory, a big part of our identity, and a tool for self-expression. We shave it, style it, cut it, dye it — an ...

In the decades after the Civil War, the nation was changing rapidly. Cities were industrializing, the railroad was expanding, business wa ...

When online creators get hateful comments — who can help?

After a long history of erasure, communities of color are reclaiming psychedelic traditions to heal from trauma.

After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are taking a fresh look at the potential of psychedelics in therapy. Could substances like ketam ...

Two friends dropping acid on an annual camping trip, what could possibly go wrong?

The New Year is often a time for a fresh start. We reflect on our past habits, and resolve to do better — eat healthier, work harder, o ...

How five near-death experiences drove David Fajgenbaum to live his life to the fullest, and discover a novel treatment for Castleman's disease.

Sometimes, it means better conferences, as collaboration and access improve.

Here’s a list of some favorite episodes, curated by The Pulse team members themselves.

Running, biking, weightlifting, swimming — for lots of people, working out is an important part of life. It’s about our health — me ...

Humans have a close relationship with trees. We plant and cultivate them for food and shelter. Trees offer protection from the rays of th ...

When English ivy vines threatened her family’s "private park," a homeowner enlisted some hungry, four-legged assistants.

The balsam wooly adelgid has devastated Appalachia’s native Fraser firs. On a North Carolina farm, their domesticated cousins grow with TLC.