AltWeeklies Wire
Too Fat!new
Arkansas's got perhaps the skinniest governor and the fattest children in America. One wants to help the other -- and their loss could be his gain.
Arkansas Times |
Leslie Newell Peacock |
10-15-2004 |
Science
RNC Report: Drugs & Lies, plus the Governatornew
First, let me be clear: I will not call the Senate majority leader "Doctor Frist."
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
09-01-2004 |
Politics
Swimmin' Boys: A Dude's Guide to Semen Analysisnew
Ben Fogelson describes to the layperson in juicy, technicolor detail just how fantastic it is to have one's semen analyzed.
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
08-26-2004 |
Sex
Suitcases From a State Asylum and the People Behind Themnew
When a state mental hospital closed, staff found hundreds of suitcases belonging to over 100 years of patients -- many of whom never left. These suitcases bring into focus the lives of their owners, and lead to examination of what's considered normal.
Workplace Stress Is on Rise, Leading to Illness and Absenteeism
Uncertainty, lack of information and a lack of control -- situations that are now common in workplaces -- all contribute to stress-related illness.
Monday Magazine |
Alisa Gordaneer |
08-07-2004 |
Science
Transgendered Community Struggles to Overcome Stereotypes
Gender reassignment surgery used to be covered under the provincial health plan. But the government cut funding just as Michelle Anderson was halfway through. Now, she and other transgendered activists are working to promote trans acceptance in the community at large
Monday Magazine |
Sarah Petrescu |
08-07-2004 |
LGBT
Fit to be Tied (to a Contract)new
The fitness industry is booming, but are clubs maximizing their revenue at the expense of consumers' rights?
Tags: industry, rights, business, health, center, club, fitness, consumer, bally, better, Beware, buyer, complaints, contract, deceptive, gym, membership, practices, protection, sports & fitness
Mental Health Reform Would Work in N.C.—with Enough Moneynew
First the state ordered mental health reform. Then they took away the money to do it. Now programs proven to help people—and save money—will suffer along with their patients.
Workers' Reports Lead to Record Medicare-Fraud Settlementnew
The full story of the University of Washington Medicare-fraud case, settled for a record $35 million, has not been told, says a whistleblower. For starters, clerks were ordered to forge doctor signatures and re-create old records. Fear of firing, meanwhile, kept everyone quiet. Almost.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
06-08-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: of, Washington, crime, health, fraud, care, Medicare, university, whistleblowers, crime & justice
A Fast-Food Fear Factor Puts McDonald's Diet to the Testnew
"Super Size Me" creator Morgan Spurlock recalls the pain and displeasure of a 30-day McDonald’s binge
Columbus Alive |
Melissa Starker |
05-28-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
