Health and Disease

Flawed Flu Prescription Flawed Flu Prescription

It's easy enough for the government to tell people to stay home or keep their kids home from school if they have flu symptoms--but what if they can't afford to miss work?

May 1, 2009 / Heather Boushey

Science and Supposition Science and Supposition

The new Obama protocols on scientific research will influence not just stem cells but climate change, genetics, sex education and food safety.

Mar 11, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Drugged-Up Nation Drugged-Up Nation

America is literally awash in antidepressants. Blame the surfeit of drugs in our system on a confusion between illness and suffering.

Jun 12, 2008 / Charles Barber

FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger

Research subjects in developing countries--often the poorest, the sickest and with the fewest options--become more vulnerable.

May 19, 2008 / Feature / Sonia Shah

Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year Real Clear Numbers: 101,000 US Casualties a Year

The psychological wounds of war will be with us for years to come.

Apr 24, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Toy Story Toy Story

An eviscerated Consumer Product Safety Commission means American children still face perils from their toys.

Jan 3, 2008 / Daphne Eviatar

Toxic Toys Toxic Toys

As safety scandals dampen the public's appetite for cheap imports, the European Union is raising doubts about standards and oversight in the US toy industry.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / Mark Schapiro

The High Price of Beauty The High Price of Beauty

A scourge of health problems has nail salon workers wondering about the industry's safety standards.

Sep 20, 2007 / Feature / Virginia Sole-Smith

What Causes Cancer? Probably Not You What Causes Cancer? Probably Not You

The perennial temptation to blame disease on sin or some grave moral failing just took another hit.

Jul 19, 2007 / Feature / Barbara Ehrenreich

High Impact: What Football Owes Its Players High Impact: What Football Owes Its Players

Congressional hearings about head injuries in the NFL raise questions about the consequences for old-timers and present-day players.

Jun 27, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

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