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Behavioral Health

An ambulance pulls out of the emergency entrance at Temple University Hospital.
Health

Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says

Research suggests intervention programs in hospitals could help gunshot victims steer clear of future violence.

7 years ago

The Pulse
Science

In Science We Trust

From anti-vaxxers to climate change deniers and even flat-Earthers, there’s a lot of mistrust in science. But how did we get here in th ...

Air Date: January 25, 2019

Listen 48:12
Phoenixville Area High School (Google Maps)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pa. school districts say later start times are boosting grades

Pennsylvania schools that have pushed start times later say the logistical hurdles are worth it for students who are more awake and alert.

7 years ago

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has been called “ground zero” in the battle against opioid addiction. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

What makes addiction a disease?

Science calls addiction a "brain disease," but critics say that label fails to show that addiction is a learning problem with roots in both biology and behavior.

8 years ago

Listen 12:46
During an icebreaker at the 2018 NYC Stutters conference, attendees play with movement and sound — a treat for those who grew up hating their voices. (Photo courtesy of Paul Isgard)
The Pulse
Health

For some people who stutter, fluent speech is overrated

While researchers are working toward a "cure," some stutters consider that prospect “a little bit eugenic” and say it’s time to embrace neurodiversity.

8 years ago

Listen 10:41
SafeSpace, formally the Rick VanStory Center, closed its doors after losing a state contract. (Camilia Jones for WHYY)
Community

Delaware shelter, treatment program shut down

While Code Purple shelters open when temperatures fall to 32 degrees or below, the Sunday Breakfast Mission in Wilmington is the only other 24/7 emergency shelter in the area.

8 years ago

Before light reaches these rods and cones in the retina, it passes through some specialized cells that send signals to brain areas that affect whether you feel happy or sad. (Omikron /Getty Images/Science Source)
NPR
Science

Scientists find a brain circuit that could explain seasonal depression

Just in time for the winter solstice, scientists may have figured out how short days can lead to dark moods.

8 years ago

Sydni Schieber with her three pets. (Andrew Stelzer/For WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

America’s pets are fat, too

More than half of U.S. cats and dogs are obese — and a ‘food is love’ attitude from pet owners isn’t helping.

8 years ago

Listen 6:21
Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health has launched a new website (www.cbhphilly.org)
Health

New websites offer online resources for addiction treatment in Philly and beyond

Philadelphia has launched a new website where people receiving Medicaid benefits can find information about behavioral health and addiction treatment.

8 years ago

Located in Northern Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Superior, Ashland, Wis. has had enough of substance abuse issue. NorthLakes Community Clinic brought in Dr. Mark Lim to start a team providing substance abuse and mental health services. (Derek Montgomery for NPR)
NPR
Health

For one rural community, fighting addiction started with recruiting the right doctor

Many rural communities lack basic resources for substance abuse.

8 years ago

Julia Chapman says she feels guilty every day that her son was born addicted to opioids. She said her mental illness contributed to her drug use, and she hopes to help her son learn from her experiences. (PA Post)
Health
PA Post

Mental illness, substance-use disorder often occur together

Julia Chapman knows her mental illness played a role in heroin use.

8 years ago

Erin Ball (top left) rehearses a partner acrobatics routine with her students.  (Susie Armitage/For WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Adaptation after amputation: An acrobat finds new ways to fly

After losing her feet and parts of her legs, circus performer Erin Ball thought her life and the work she loved were over.

8 years ago

Listen 6:23
Shay Sharpe reflects on cancer treatment and femininity. (Image courtesy of Emily MacKenzie)
The Pulse
Health

After a double mastectomy: How breast cancer can reshape gender identity

Two people recount the after effects of breast cancer surgery.

8 years ago

Listen 8:36
(Big Stock)
The Pulse
Health

Body Politics

Our bodies are ours, but how we feel about them is largely defined by others — by the things people say, the culture we live in, the me ...

Air Date: December 7, 2018

Listen 49:03
Radio Times
Health

Kids with ADHD

Guest: Sharon Saline For children with ADHD the daily tasks of ordinary life can be challenging. Getting out the ...

Air Date: December 6, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:39
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