AltWeeklies Wire
'Sicko' Needs a New Prescriptionnew
Michael Moore's new flick only mimics the backwardness of U.S. medical culture -- someone pull him into the 21st century.
NOW Magazine |
Staff |
07-20-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
A Healthy Colorado?new
State explores options for comprehensive health care reform.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
07-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Health Care Heavies Weigh in on 'Sicko'new
The CEOs of a three-hospital monopoly and the largest medical group in Santa Barbara County offer their thoughts on Michael Moore's damning take on our confusing and sometimes even heartless system.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Isabelle T. Walker |
07-13-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Dirty, Deadly Moneynew
Your wad of cash might be a carrier in the next flu pandemic -- or worse.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
07-13-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Massachusetts Health Care Experiment Beginsnew
As of July 1, everyone 18 or over in the state -- rich and poor, sick and well -- was supposed to have health insurance or face possible loss of their personal income tax deduction.
Valley Advocate |
Stephanie Kraft |
07-12-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
There's No Place Like Home?new
Not so fast, Dorothy! It looks as if Earth may not be so special after all.
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
07-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Hoping to 'Reinvent the Way Medical Care is Practiced'new
Qliance offers low-income patients a level of doctor access oncereserved for CEOs and other big spenders, but critics remain highly skeptical.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
07-09-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Nanotech: Small Wondernew
University of Wisconsin scientists are at the cutting edge of nanotechnology research.
Tags: Health & Science
Ex-Rocketplane Chief Engineer Says Funding Divertednew
Rocketplane's XP, a suborbital tourism vehicle meant to take off from the Oklahoma Spaceport, is in a funding free fall, according to the project's former chief engineer.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick and Scott Cooper |
07-06-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Anybody Out There?new
Bay Area scientists scour Earth and skies for clues to an ultimate question. In Search of Life: First of a Two-Part Series.
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
07-05-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Hidden History of UC Davis' 35-year Collaboration with Big Tobacconew
Over three decades, UC Davis researchers conducted studies that directly aided tobacco companies' ability to market their products and addict more Americans -- where does academic freedom end and public health responsibility begin?
Sacramento News & Review |
Ralph Brave |
06-25-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Experts Announce Ovarian Cancer Symptomsnew
Until now, no one has correlated symptoms to ovarian cancer because, experts say, none by itself is an indicator of much -- but after extensive research, that's about to change.
Monterey County Weekly |
Michelle Caldwell |
06-22-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
To Medicate or Notnew
When it comes to ADHD, alternatives to quick-fix drugs aren't cheap.
San Diego CityBeat |
Darryn Bennett |
06-20-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Medical Migrationnew
Foreign-trained doctors are helping to staff Canada's health system, but is it ethical to recruit from developing nations?
The Georgia Straight |
Michelle Martin |
06-15-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Benjamin Radford Works to Repel Pseudosciencenew
The managing editor of the Skeptical Inquirer quests after real info on our myths and monsters.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
06-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
