
The Pulse Episode Archive
A pharma revolution is afoot: biosimilars. They’re like generics, except for more complex biologic drugs that can’t exactly b ...
Air Date: January 15, 2015
ListenWe hear about cancer risks all the time. Smoking, of course, terrible diets, alcohol, vices – and of course, your family history. B ...
Air Date: January 9, 2015
ListenThe word “buzz” is a fleeting thing in the world of technology. Products that are supposed to change everything often donR ...
Air Date: January 1, 2015
ListenIt’s the holiday season, so this week we listen back to some stories that make us feel warm and fuzzy. We’ll also attempt to ...
Air Date: December 25, 2014
ListenSmells have the almost magical quality of being able to transport us back to a specific time and place with one sniff—an olfactory time ...
Air Date: December 19, 2014
ListenHate to break it to you, but your fitbit is old news. Electronic brain stimulation (think battery-powered headbands that help improve the ...
Air Date: December 10, 2014
ListenA quick ethics test: Should a not-for-profit foundation make $3.3 billion selling royalty rights for a drug that treats its own donors an ...
Air Date: December 4, 2014
ListenFor young athletes, concussions have been a huge topic of conversation and concern – and we’re not just talking about footbal ...
Air Date: November 26, 2014
ListenWith the year’s biggest meal upon us, we look at the science of Thanksgiving dinner. On the menu is the gluten in dinner rolls, sal ...
Air Date: November 21, 2014
ListenPresident Obama’s carbon reduction agreement with China this week was criticized by Republican leaders including Mitch McConnell, w ...
Air Date: November 14, 2014
ListenThis weekend, Matthew McConaughey will head into outer space on a quest to save mankind. The new mega sci fi movie directed by Christophe ...
Air Date: November 6, 2014
ListenEasy access to prescription pain pills has led millions of adults to addiction over the past two decades. Opioid addiction has hit the No ...
Air Date: October 30, 2014
ListenObservation is an important life skill—especially when it’s your job to save lives. It’s the first and most basic tool doct ...
Air Date: October 24, 2014
ListenDear Science, This week, our Pulse team sat down to craft a special show that’s like a love letter to you. Of course ...
Air Date: October 16, 2014
ListenWhen you have a serious illness, and you’re confronted with several treatment options, who should choose the best path? You? Your d ...
Air Date: October 10, 2014
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