The Pulse Archive
Continuing to smile, despite a failing heart
Linda Jara went to the doctor in December of last year for a simple sinus infection. By Christmas, she was in heart failure. Walki ...
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From the American Civil War to Syria, modern conflicts come equipped with addictive substances to numb the pain of combat. As the ...
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For people in healthcare, violence is an occupational hazard
For paramedics, nurses and other health workers, being alert for assaults has become part of the job. If you’re a barista, y ...
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Scientists gather to talk about the future of gene editing
The field of genetics is evolving at a rapid rate, particularly gene editing. The field of genetics is evolving at a rapid r ...
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Why do teeth have their own doctors and insurance?
Ever wonder why dentistry operates separately from other fields of medicine? What goes on inside a person’s mouth—the bact ...
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Youth flock to Paris climate talks to add ‘moral urgency’
Thousands of teens and twenty-somethings will go to the UN climate talks in Paris to push for a strong agreement on carbon reductions. &n ...
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Why are we not testing more people for Hep C?
The majority of people who have Hepatitis C don’t even know they have it. So why are we not testing more people for it? ...
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Talking climate change with Bill Nye
Bow-tied and boisterous, Bill Nye recently discussed his new book in a live interview with Pulse host, Maiken Scott, at the Franklin Inst ...
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More deadly than HIV: Hepatitis C, a silent killer
Navin Vij was delivered by C-section on June 22, 1983. At 27 weeks, he was a micro-preemie, staying in the intensive care unit for a coup ...
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‘Who cares?’ sounds like a pretty harsh statement, but on this week’s show we’re delving into it — can you make ...
Air Date: November 25, 2015
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Public demonstrations cancelled for Paris UN climate talks
The global climate talks will go on in Paris, but activists worry about a clamp down on civil liberties. Following ParisR ...
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Heads up: New rules ban young soccer players from heading the ball
Michael Pellegrino plays midfield for the Philadelphia Union Academy under 14 team. It’s the most elite soccer team in the area, an ...
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Are bike helmets sending the ‘wrong message?’
Read the science on safety and bike helmets, and it can be confusing. Ask the experts, and they don’t agree. Look around to ...
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In the wake of the attacks in Paris, we examine the worm that some people think is eating away at our core — our fear of death. Then we ...
Air Date: November 20, 2015
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A city in mourning: Grief in the wake of the Paris attacks
In light of the recent tragic events in the Middle East and Paris, global citizens have been uniting in their shared grief. Many have exp ...
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