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Above The Noise
Is Your Social Status Making You Sick?
Season 1
Episode 1
Host Shirin Ghaffary Shirin dives deep into the research to figure out how your position in society affects your health.
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5:32
Does scanning your face enable the tracking of your lifestyle and habits?

7:11
Can we protect our privacy online?

5:04
Is there really just one line to get a green card?

4:35
New research suggests that some people need to procrastinate in order to get things done.

5:20
Scientists say VR can also promote empathy.

5:12
In some cases, it’s a crime for teens to sext.

4:47
What role does climate change play in extreme weather?

5:25
Why are teens notorious for sleeping in?

5:27
Blood transfusions from young donors are gaining hype as an anti-aging treatment.

5:46
How are 3D printed guns affecting the gun debate?

4:37
Why is the actual crime rate tough to understand and identify?

5:54
Taking a look at how homeless students get the help they need.