The Pulse Archive

Latinos and African Americans suffer the highest rates of long COVID. Yet health care inequality and poor outreach have resulted in clinics with mostly white patient lists.

What does masculinity mean these days? We explore how the old script for what it means to be a man has been torn up — but not replaced.

In this special live show, The Pulse talks with the scientists who are changing the way we live.

We explore the hidden architecture of science that often underlies music, literature, and more.

Research has found that giftedness can look a lot like different types of neurodivergence in the brain.

Researcher Dawn Merrett at the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research in Montreal is one of many scientists looking for answers.

We take a look at giftedness — how it’s defined, who qualifies as gifted, and how our understanding of giftedness is changing.

Modern motherhood can feel impossible — from juggling kids and work, to finding a quiet moment for self-care. We look at how to lighten the load of being a mom.

Philadelphia Filmmaker Dave Kalema recalls a summer when his mother juggled supporting her injured son and her own breast cancer treatment.

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

Hand surgeon David Ring reflects on the mistake that shook him to his core — and what caused it.

When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.

When medical mistakes happen, patients often find themselves left in the dark about what went wrong. We explore what’s behind the wall of silence.

Gun violence suffered by Latinos in the U.S. has increased. Survivors often face a difficult road ahead that includes medical bills and accessing mental health resources.

La violencia armada que sufren los latinos en Estados Unidos ha aumentado. Los sobrevivientes deben atravesar un arduo camino que incluye elevados costos médicos y dificultade