Managing Flu Managing Flu
Why is our public health policy driven by fear?
May 6, 2009 / Philip Alcabes
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