The Supreme Court should rule that genes can’t be patented
Public Health
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:
Viewpoint: Are Doctors to Blame for Prescription-Drug Abuse?
Conscientious and well-trained physicians have contributed to the crisis of opioid-pain-medication addiction
The Argument You Don’t Hear About Birth Control In Schools
Plan B given out by the nurse seems extreme, but school-based services are designed precisely for kids who don’t have alternatives at home
Breastfeeding Wars: Why Locking Up Baby Formula Is A Bad Idea
Mayor Bloomberg’s campaign against formula feeding in hospitals is profoundly out of touch with the realities of motherhood
Glaxo Fine: What Will Stop Big Pharma Fraud?
Even $3 billion is likely not enough to stop another drug scandal from happening again