Ideally I’d require anti-vaxxers, whom I consider to be irresponsible, misinformed, and selfish, to live in special compounds or communities away from the rest of society. Less ideal but more practical, I’d require a child to have all vaccinations before… Read More ›
Anti-abortion proponents have for years relied on trickery when approaching frightened, desperate women who want an abortion. On the street, in advertisements, and at the very doors of abortion clinics, they offer to “help” such women and then provide only anti-abortion propaganda…. Read More ›
It’s been several weeks since I complained about the media fueling the Ebola panic. Since then things have only gotten worse and frankly I’ve been too exasperated to say anything. The media haven’t stopped talking about it, the government has jumped in… Read More ›
This Saturday, one day after her husband’s birthday, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard will end her life. An Oregon resident with incurable brain cancer, she has chosen death with dignity rather than suffer what has been described as a horrible way to die. As I’ve noted… Read More ›
One week from today is November 4, Election Day in the United States and, mercifully, that will be the end of the 2014 political campaigns. Of course, the 2016 campaigning for president is already unofficially underway, but we can let… Read More ›
I saw my doctor yesterday for a routine check-up and can confirm there is now a second type of pneumonia vaccine — PCV13 (Prevnar 13) — being recommended for seniors. It is different from the one most of us have already… Read More ›
I just watched a video on CNN about a terminally ill young woman, Brittany Maynard, 29, making a “death with dignity” decision. She has moved to Oregon, met all the legal requirements for residency and diagnosis, and obtained the drugs… Read More ›
We have a huge problem in the country right now, and it’s been created by our news media. No, scratch that. The problem is our media. It seems like every outlet in the US is devoting a huge amount of… Read More ›
Every year about this time I get my flu shot at the pharmacy in my supermarket. But last week when I went in for my shot, I encountered an unexpected new rule. What’s a bureaucracy without new rules? This year… Read More ›
Iodine, a new online database of both prescription and non-prescription drug information, launched today. Users can look up a drug and read about its efficacy, side effects, warnings, and costs. Also included is a consumer-friendly version of the drug’s package insert. In addition,… Read More ›
Last week U.S. District Court Judge Lee Yeakel blocked a new Texas anti-abortion law (HB2) that was about to take effect. The law would have left the entire state of Texas with, at most, eight reproductive health centers. The existing clinics… Read More ›
I don’t understand the science here, but an ultraviolet light camera reveals the not-yet-visible freckles that result from sun exposure. It’s interesting from a scientific point of view, and serves as a gentle reminder to use sunscreen if you want to… Read More ›
