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Is the way we raise our food giving us MRSA?
The antibiotics fed to the farm animals we eat may have helped to create superbugs like the drug-resistant staph bacteria known as MRSA.
By Alex Koppelman Nov 7, 2007
Over-the-counter Plan B: One year later
An only somewhat happy anniversary for prescription-free emergency contraception.
Lynn Harris Aug 22, 2007
The truth about cat and dog food
Deadly toxins recently discovered in pet food raise the question: What, exactly, is in those bags and cans of processed meal we pour into Buster's dish every day?
By Kirsten Weir May 24, 2007
What's in your Pill?
Watchdog group warns of potentially dangerous hormone.
Lynn Harris Feb 7, 2007
The udder truth
Raw milk really is a wonder tonic, say devotees, who meet secretly to buy it and swear it reverses chronic diseases. But is it safe to drink? The official word: No.
By Hannah Wallace Jan 19, 2007
So long, sugar tits!
Disgraced ministers, D-list divorces, Screech's sex tape and celebrity crotch shots all helped make 2006 a year of libidinal surprises.
By Rebecca Traister Dec 31, 2006
What's wrong with our food?
E. coli at Taco Bell, Listeria in our Thanksgiving turkey, a report of unprecedented contamination in our chicken. Michael Pollan, author of "The Omnivore's Dilemma," explains why.
By Alex Koppelman Dec 7, 2006
With liberty and Plan B for all
A federal judge rules that a reproductive-rights group can subpoena the White House.
Adrienne So Nov 8, 2006
Criminal charges for Bush's former FDA chief
Lester Crawford left his post suddenly a year ago. Maybe this is why.
Tim Grieve Oct 16, 2006
Pencil case, assignment book, HPV vaccine
L.A. schools to make Gardasil available to female students this fall.
Lynn Harris Aug 22, 2006
FDA: Teens? What teens?
Perhaps we should trust the agency's commitment to OTC Plan B about as much as it trusts minors to make responsible decisions.
Lynn Harris Aug 2, 2006
Vaccinating boys against HPV
Professor proposes equal-opportunity vaccination against an equal-opportunity virus.
Page Rockwell Jul 31, 2006
FDA to (finally) consider Plan B
After years of stalling, women might finally have access to over-the-counter emergency contraception.
Lori Leibovich Jul 31, 2006
HPV vaccine approved!
The FDA comes through for women's health.
Page Rockwell Jun 8, 2006
Get your "morning after" pill the night before
More on a new campaign for advance emergency contraception prescriptions.
Lynn Harris May 10, 2006
Teen sex cults!
Looks like the FDA has really lost it.
Lynn Harris Apr 26, 2006
Glamour exposes "the new lies about women's health"
And ideally, more women's mags will expose their good writing on their Web sites.
Lynn Harris Apr 5, 2006
FDA to review RU-486
Does the abortion pill pose a serious health threat or is this just more political posturing?
Sarah Goldstein Feb 23, 2006
FDA still stalled on Plan B
Some Democrats are letting the slow-moving agency know that ideology must not supersede science.
Sarah Goldstein Feb 21, 2006
FDA: Better skinny than slutty
Panel recommends OTC status for "controversial" emergency contraception -- no, sorry, diet pill.
Lynn Harris Jan 25, 2006
A new debate over the abortion pill
After four deaths in California, the FDA will reconsider the drug next year.
Hillary Frey Nov 23, 2005
Plan B decision called "unusual"
A GAO report says the FDA's decision to deny the initial application for over-the-counter emergency contraception was all kinds of screwed up.
Rebecca Traister Nov 14, 2005
Ortho uh-oh
The FDA issues a warning that Ortho Evra birth control patches increase the risk of stroke.
Rebecca Traister Nov 11, 2005
FDA amendment DOA
Sen. Murray withdraws move to investigate Plan B delays.
Lynn Harris Nov 9, 2005
Last two days to tell the FDA: Emergency contraception is a no-brainer!
"Public comment" period on making Plan B over the counter ends Nov. 1.
Lynn Harris Oct 31, 2005
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