Arielle Pardes

journalist and co-host of “Backfired: Attention Deficit”

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Senior Writer at WIRED.

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The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

‘Backfired’ podcast looks at cultural and medical impacts of ADHD

The new podcast “Backfired: Attention Deficit” looks at the origins of ADHD, the surge of diagnoses over the past few decades, and drug demands and shortages today.

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The Pink Princess Philodendron features heart-shaped leaves with streaks of pink. Plant enthusiasts are paying hundreds of dollars for it.

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