Lactation activists alienate new moms with their all-or-nothing approach, leaving most women to figure out a way to combine …
Public Health
Viewpoint: The New Food Police Are Out of Touch
The agenda of Michael Pollan and his ilk is far removed from the needs and concerns of everyday Americans
Viewpoint: Plan B Is Very Misunderstood
Emergency contraception is not “the abortion pill.” Like other forms of birth control, it prevents fertilization in the first place
New Availability of Plan B Makes Philadelphia Abortion Doc an Anachronism
The awful horror of Gosnell will disappear not as a result of legislation or trials, but easy access to pharmaceutical options for abortion
Do Human Genes Belong to People or Corporations?
The Supreme Court should rule that genes can’t be patented
Viewpoint: ADHD Isn’t A Metaphor
With all the alarmist reports about a rise in rates, we’d be wise to remember that it’s a developmental disorder, not a symptom of societal ills
Want to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Pay Teens Not to Get Pregnant
We use financial incentives in many areas of life for a simple reason: they work. Why not with teen pregnancy?
Can We Drink Soda Responsibly?
Few countries guzzle soda the way we do. Maybe the problem is us
What’s Your Wheat Problem?
The staff of life has become the root of all evil. Why have we demonized this humble grain?
Flu Outbreak: Why Paid Sick Days Matter
Americans should recognize that guaranteeing paid sick days to workers would help moderate the impact of influenza and other contagious diseases
Flu Prevention: Why Are Adults Still Sneezing into Their Hands?
Your average kindergartner knows the proper way to prevent germs from spreading. So why won’t adults get with the program?
Has The Fight For Abortion Rights Been Lost?
Getting an abortion is more difficult today than at any point since the 1970s. Is the pro-choice movement losing the battle?
What You Need to Know About Sugar
One form of it may be toxic in high doses. Here’s why:
