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Ever wonder what doctors and nurses are listening for when they are manually taking your blood pressure? (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
The Pulse
Health

The sounds of blood pressure: What are we listening for?

Blood pressure. It's one of the most important measurements in medicine. And yet, taking it correctly is kind of an art.

10 years ago

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Radio Times

The Zika virus outbreak

Guests: Jeffrey Shaman, Peter Hotez The Zika virus is spreading “explosively” the WHO said last we ...

Air Date: February 1, 2016

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Members of various veteran organizations carry flag-draped casket of J.B. Ralph from funeral home in Williamstown, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6, 1976. Ralph was one of over 20 Legionnaires who died from a mysterious disease after attending a state convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Paul Vathis)
The Pulse
Health

Audio Time Capsule: The discovery of Legionnaires’ disease

Solving the mysteries of infectious diseases requires man power, determination, and, in the case of Legionnaires' disease, pride.

10 years ago

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Radio Times

Child learning: flashy toys vs. nature

Guests: Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Anna Sosa, and Gail Farmer Parents want to give their kids the best ...

Air Date: January 5, 2016

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You Bet Your Garden

Mike’s most valuable tips and tricks

Are you imperiled by poison ivy? Sucked dry by mosquitoes? Mike McGrath will help negate these nasty nuisances—and re ...

Air Date: January 2, 2016

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You Bet Your Garden

Combatting the Infamous Emerald Ash Borer

Are you worried about the emerald ash borer annihilating your arboretum? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden< ...

Air Date: September 12, 2015

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You Bet Your Garden

Helping the Cub Scouts Compost

Why are cub scouts punching holes in trash cans? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will puncture some holes in ...

Air Date: September 5, 2015

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Marty Moss-Coane
Radio Times

Radio Times in Review: Dog Edition

Guests: Alexandra Horowitz, Jon Katz, Susan Orlean On today’s Radio Times in Review, we’ll feature three stor ...

Air Date: September 4, 2015

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Radio Times

A conversation with actress Patricia Clarkson; Obama’s visit to Alaska

Guests: Patricia Clarkson, Erica Martinson Emmy Award-winning actress ...

Air Date: September 2, 2015

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You Bet Your Garden

How to Keep your Potted Plants Happy in the Cold

Can fruits in pots possibly survive a Chicago winter? Mike McGrath host of You Bet Your Garden will reveal your options ...

Air Date: August 29, 2015

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Radio Times

Obama’s plan to cut emissions and his environmental legacy

Guests: Chris Mooney, Craig Packer, and Hal Herzog Yesterday, President Obama announced a new set of EPA regulati ...

Air Date: August 4, 2015

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Dr. James Heitz, seen here with nurse Esmihan Almontaser, says crying after anesthesia occurs frequently enough that 'we should be aware of it as providers' even though it's not frequently documented in major anesthesiology textbooks (Karen Shakerdge/for WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Why do some patients cry after anesthesia?

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and scie ...

11 years ago

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Radio Times

Minorities, Climate Change, and the Environmental Movement

Guests: Aaron Mair, Jacqui Patterson, and Adrianna Quintero When you think of an environmentalist, what comes to ...

Air Date: July 1, 2015

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Radio Times

Sunshine, sharks and ticks, oh my!

Guests: Joseph Sobanko, Marie Levine and Thomas Mather If you want to stay safe this summer, wear sunscreen and ...

Air Date: June 24, 2015

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kids and pets
Radio Times

Kids and pets

Guests: James Serpell, Gail Melson, Megan Mueller If you’re a parent, chances are your son or daughter has aske ...

Air Date: June 4, 2015

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