AltWeeklies Wire
Infectious Debatenew
Infection rates for common sexually transmitted infections are up in Pittsburgh, and both sides of the abstinence-education debate claim the uptick shows the virtue in their way of looking at things.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Melissa Meinzer |
02-02-2009 |
Science
How a Dermatologist Accidentally Found a Promising Cure for Baldnessnew
Man may crave the secret of eternal life. But even if that problem were solved, most gents would trade that knowledge for the answer to one question: How do I keep my hair? University of Pennsylvania dermatologist George Cotsarelis may have solutions.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
01-27-2009 |
Science
Avian Influenza Confirmed in B.C. Commercial Poultry Farmnew
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry operation in Southern British Columbia.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
01-26-2009 |
Science
Cancer Doctor Sees Himself as a Crusading Research, Not a Quacknew
Stanislaw Burzynski has treated thousands of people from all over the world, so why can't he get FDA approval?
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
01-06-2009 |
Science
Bitter Pill: How D.C.'s Pharmacies Fail Womennew
When it comes to birth control, pharmacists may refuse to do their jobs for any reason -- or none at all.
Washington City Paper |
Amanda Hess |
12-18-2008 |
Science
Farewell to the Phoenix Mars Landernew
When the end finally came, Phoenix was killed off by an unforgiving dust storm that blew across the arctic plains of Mars.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
11-28-2008 |
Science
The Secret Face of HIVnew
HIV/AIDS is the No. 1 killer of black American women between 25 and 34. But the fastest growing segment of HIV incidence is among black women in their 50s and 60s. Yes, Grandma has AIDS.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kellie C. Murphy |
11-17-2008 |
Science
Aboriginal Leaders Reject Cancer Study Before Releasenew
It hasn't even been released yet, but aboriginal leaders living downstream from the oilsands are already rejecting an Alberta Cancer Board study into cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jeremy Klaszus |
11-13-2008 |
Science
Alberta Finally Funds Midwiferynew
More than a decade after midwives in Alberta started lobbying to be fully funded under the public health-care system, the provincial government has granted their request.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Maureen McNamee |
10-23-2008 |
Science
Time Traveler Sets His Sights on 1955new
Being black wasn't the only complicating factor UConn theoretical physics professor Ronald Mallett faced on the road to tenure. The other was his secret goal to build a time machine.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-16-2008 |
Science
They Call Him Dr. Germnew
As microbiologist Charles Gerba cheerily explains, billions of nasty microbes await you every day.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
10-09-2008 |
Science
Building a Better Hearing Aidnew
A California factory produces invisible device that could produce more natural hearing for people who attended too many rock concerts.
East Bay Express |
Susan Kuchinskas |
10-08-2008 |
Science
Eating Disorders Kill. Just Ask Featherweight Inc.'s Debbie Begenynew
Featherweight, Inc. was established to promote a healthy body image and educate the public about eating disorders. Founded by Debbie Begeny, an energetic woman who lost her only child Heather Begeny in 2003 to anorexia, the organization has worked in schools to inform parents, teachers and students about eating disorders. They also help with out-of-pocket expenses that one's insurance may not cover, paying for prescriptions and therapy.
The Fight Over What Is -- And What Is Not -- Lyme Diseasenew
The deer ticks that carry Lyme disease are tiny. But from these minute creatures, a huge, unresolved medical controversy has grown: Does chronic Lyme disease exist? If so, how is it treated? If not, what's making so many people so very sick?
Portland Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
09-17-2008 |
Science
New Mexico Tries to Figure Out How to Get Medical Cannabis to Patientsnew
The Compassionate Use Act, passed in 2007, calls for the state's Department of Health to build regulations that would govern the production and distribution system for medical marijuana. But it doesn't outline how -- and that's become the real sticking point.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
09-16-2008 |
Science
