Araceli Gomez-Aldana
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In the past year, the number of teens using e-cigarettes has increased by 78% and experts are worried. -
In the past year the number of teens using e-cigarettes has increased by 78% and experts are worried. Side Effects Public Media's Araceli Gomez-Aldana spoke with WFYI's All Things Considered Host Matt Pelsor about the rising numbers -
Obesity is a big problem across the United States. It affects about 40 percent of the population. Its even worse in Midwest states like Ohio, Illinois and Indiana and addressing the problem is complicated. -
Health officials say teenagers are using e-cigarettes at epidemic rates. Lawmakers in a number of Midwest states, like Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota, are addressing the problem and so is the FDA.
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To combat sleep deprivation, NBA teams are hiring sleep coaches or consultants. The strategy is simple: Quality sleep could equal better performances - and more wins. -
Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a "wicked problem" -helping children deal with trauma and violence. -
According to this year's National Youth Tobacco Survey, 3.6 million teens are using e-cigarettes. That's up 78 percent from last year. -
Last year Indiana saw one of the worst flu season in recent years, with more than 300 reported deaths. -
After 13 years in office, Republican Mike Delph was considered vulnerable because his politically-diverse district voted for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016. -
Art therapy is finding its place in the mental health profession, but most states including Indiana, don't recognize it as its own profession.
