Fear Itself Fear Itself
Some people are scaring themselves about the wrong things in ways that are doing terrorists' work for them. Here's one physician's prescription for bringing irrational fears under ...
Sep 20, 2005 / Dr. Marc Siegel
‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed ‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed
As Big Pharma increasingly turns to the Third World to test its products, this lush film will spark outrage, but glosses over the constant vigilance necessary to police drug trials...
Aug 30, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Sonia Shah
Junk Food Nation Junk Food Nation
The recent conflict over what America eats is an example of how in Bush's America corporate interests trump public health.
Aug 11, 2005 / Feature / Gary Ruskin and Juliet Schor
Cannabis Interrupted Cannabis Interrupted
The Supreme Court's medical marijuana decision was a major setback for common sense.
Jul 13, 2005 / Herman Schwartz
Avian Flu: A State of Unreadiness Avian Flu: A State of Unreadiness
America remains unprepared for a possible avian flu pandemic.
Jun 29, 2005 / Feature / Mike Davis
Plan B for Plan B Plan B for Plan B
The FDA's refusal to issue a decision on Plan B reflects the influence of the Christian right over Bush Administration policy.
Jun 29, 2005 / Ayelish McGarvey
Genetically Speaking Genetically Speaking
There is no specific genetic marker that distinguishes one race from another.
Jun 2, 2005 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Stem Cell Wedge? Stem Cell Wedge?
The fight over stem cell research has divided Congressional Republicans.
Jun 2, 2005 / David Corn
Stiffed Stiffed
Thanks to the wonders of reproductive science, you too can have a virgin birth.
May 26, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Wal-Mart Tries to Grow a Pair Wal-Mart Tries to Grow a Pair
If Wal-Mart finds resistance irksome, it should lobby for universal healthcare.
May 25, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone