Health and Disease

A Pox on America A Pox on America

In December, when hospitals in Atlanta and Richmond announced that they were opting out of the federal smallpox vaccination plan, opinion leaders reacted as if the physicians h...

Apr 10, 2003 / Madeline Drexler

The Right Not to Be in Pain The Right Not to Be in Pain

Since the bottom line here is terrible physical pain, let's start with someone who has spent most of her life in that condition. There are millions like her. Patricia C.

Jan 16, 2003 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Right Drug Rx The Right Drug Rx

With a doctor in charge of the Senate, compassionate conservatism is well positioned to run roughshod over the issue that traditionally worked well for Democrats--healthcare.

Jan 9, 2003 / Merrill Goozner

The Hungry Physician The Hungry Physician

It seemed like a straightforward invitation. Dinner at an upscale uptown restaurant, sponsored by a drug company, where the topic was to be financial planning.

Dec 12, 2002 / Dr. Marc Siegel

Ask Dr. Marc Ask Dr. Marc

How many of you believe that crucial healthcare issues are falsely represented by corporate America for profit or political advantage?

Nov 11, 2002 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel

A Cancer Grows A Cancer Grows

Medical treatment in women's prisons ranges from brutal to nonexistent.

Sep 11, 2002 / Feature / Cynthia Cooper

The Women’s Enron The Women’s Enron

The recent news about the harmful effects of hormone replacement was played in the media as a health story, but it is much more than that. In fact, it may be the hot-flashiest cor...

Aug 15, 2002 / Sue Woodman

Big Pharma, Bad Science Big Pharma, Bad Science

In June, the New England Journal of Medicine, one of the most respected medical journals, made a startling announcement.

Jul 25, 2002 / Feature / Nathan Newman

Vitamin Giants: The Sequel Vitamin Giants: The Sequel

Price-fixing fines behind them, the firms are close to achieving a monopoly.

Jun 20, 2002 / Feature / Jock Ferguson

Anthrax and the Military Anthrax and the Military

The Pentagon's recent decision to limit anthrax vaccine shots to those at high risk does not address the fundamental objection to the shots, which is the lack of informed consent....

Jun 13, 2002 / Feature / Mary L. Cummings

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