Steph Whiteside
Steph Whiteside is a health and environment reporter with WSIU radio in Carbondale, Ill. She previously worked as a general reporter at AJ+ and Current TV. In her free time, she likes to knit and try to relive the ‘90s through music.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful on everyone, but health care workers may be affected more than anyone. Some nurses are burnt out and planning to leave the profession. Meanwhile, colleges are preparing new graduates to take their place — and deal with the pressures of the job. -
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some of the biggest outbreaks have been concentrated in urban areas, like New York City and Chicago. But rural... -
Most people think of heart disease as something that only happens in old age. That’s not always the case. But younger people may not recognize symptoms...
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Alzheimer's disease affects more than five million Americans, but the disease is still a mystery to scientists and doctors. There’s no cure. But some...
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Sending a child to overnight camp can be nerve-wracking for any parent. It’s even scarier if they have a child with a chronic illness. But a camp in...
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Bill Sullivan 's new book, " Please To Meet Me, " explores the way genes and environment shape our lives. Sullivan, a professor at the Indiana... -
As the school year begins, parents are checking off things they need to do, including making sure their children get required vaccines. But some parents... -
As officials look for ways to stem the opioid epidemic, a lot of effort has been put into limiting narcotic prescriptions. But new research suggests... -
Since February, patients in Illinois have been able to swap their opioid prescriptions for marijuana. And many are doing just that.
