Science and Health

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

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