Strike a Chord: Autism and the Job Hunt

November 14, 2018|Julia Rist

Only 14% of people with autism have jobs that pay. Two initiatives are trying to change that.

 
Job interviews are difficult...

Strike a Chord: Why Does The Vaccine-Autism Debate Still Linger?

November 12, 2018|Julia Rist

20 years ago a physician claimed that vaccinating your child would put them at risk for autism. President Trump agrees.

 
Duri...

New Exoplanet Hunter launches

April 19, 2018|Jonathan Woodward
A new satellite blasts off from Cape Canaveral today, 
WFUV's Jonathan Woodward has this:
 
TESS, which stands for Transiting...

Laying Backpacks to Fight Silence, Stigma

March 30, 2015|Jeff Coltin
Suicide prevention exhibit comes to Fordham

On a chilly spring day, Fordham University’s Edward's Parade usually lies empty...

More than Just Condoms

January 13, 2015|Jeff Coltin
NYC PrEP's City against HIV

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene wants more New Yorkers to know they can PrEP...

Morning Brief: January 6

January 06, 2015|Rebecca Lewis
New York says good-bye to its former governor

The funeral for former New York Governor Mario Cuomo is being held today in...

Hospitals Prepare for Ebola Scare

October 08, 2014|Blaine Kaniewski
Concern for the Ebola virus is growing and New York hospitals are preparing for the possiblity of infected citizens

There are...

Strike a Chord: Urban Health

March 08, 2014|George Bodarky
We're focusing in on efforts to improve health in the Bronx.

Urban living comes with a lot of advantages, but it also...

Effort Aims to Salvage Sandy Victims' Treasured Memories

April 25, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Photo restoration project is giving Sandy victims something to smile about.

Thousands of Sandy victims saw their memories...

Issues Tank: As Popularity Steadily Grows, How Dangerous Are Energy Drinks?

January 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
The number of emergency room visits involving energy drinks has doubled, says recent report.

A visibly anxious 20-year-old...