Steph Whiteside
Reporter, WSIUSteph 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. She can be reached at stephanie.whiteside@wsiu.org.
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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 of…
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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 University…
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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…
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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…
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Since February, patients in Illinois have been able to swap their opioid prescriptions for marijuana. And many are doing just that.They’re part of a…
