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The Long Shadow of Childhood Trauma - New studies show childhood trauma affects physical health across a lifetime. The study is called ACEs--the Adverse Childhood Experience Scale, which lists ten stressful and traumatic events that can happen to children. Proponents of the study are calling on pediatricians to consider life events as they diagnose and treat children, with the goal of improving lifelong health.
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The impact of childhood trauma on adult life, and how the medical community is responding.
One of the few remaining veterans at Pearl Harbor shares memories of that infamous day.
Five Afghani refugees and a local playwright follow their dream of owning a food business.
Excavation and forensics teams bring closure to the family of a fallen WWII soldier.
Witness the high stakes game of a low tech competition for kids.
A closer look at the impact of house flipping on the region.
Once part of a dog fighting ring, this loving and friendly pit bull is a local celebrity.
Discussions on social justice, politics, education, the economy and more.
This live broadcast was produced as a companion program documentary, “Serving Time, Too.”
A look at the issues facing children of incarcerated parents.
The story of a couple who survived the shooting and later attended the unity concert.
Five ground-breaking women artists show their work and share their stories.
World Champion boxer Steve "USS" Cunningham is giving back to his new hometown.
What will jobs look like in the future? Who will be qualified to perform them?
It sounds warm and cuddly, but it's actually a frightening pediatric syndrome.
The C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage are 335 miles of beauty and history.
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