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The Little Pink Pill That Sparked a Feminist War
The Food and Drug Administration's approval of a pharmaceutical treatment for low sexual desire in women has launched a heated debate over the dangers and benefits of medicalizing sex.
How the Term ‘Anti-Science’ Distorts America’s Relationship With Technology
Placed in historical perspective, the popular opposition to things like GMOs and vaccines, much like 19th-century opposition to fertilizers and insecticides, reflects less an overt rejection of science than a distrust of experts who peddle it.
Was Sexism Really Responsible for the FDA’s Hesitancy to Sign Off on Flibanserin?
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
Should Birth Control Get a Fast Track Through the FDA?
As much as we would love over-the-counter pills, here's an argument for why we should treat birth control like any other drug.
Are Doctors Careful Enough With Off-Label Prescriptions?
Too often, doctors aren't using sound science when they prescribe a drug for unapproved uses, a new study finds.
Would Washington’s FDA Fix Cure the Patients or the Drug Industry?
A bill that would speed up approval for medications and medical devices shows how a major initiative can get traction even in the midst of Washington gridlock—but critics say all the lobbying is drowning out some warnings about patient safety.
Tylenol Is the Pain Reliever That Doctors Recommend Most—but Only at Lower Doses
Internal company documents that have emerged in a New Jersey trial make clear that marketing for Tylenol did not convey doctors’ concerns about its risks.
How Medical Device Companies Test Products Out on Patients—After They’re Released
Essure, the latest malfunctioning medical device, shows us exactly what’s wrong with the way medical devices are approved in this country.
What Won’t the Makers of Tylenol Do to Protect Their Iconic Painkiller?
Court filings from a new lawsuit describe a previously unreported lobbying campaign by McNeil Consumer Healthcare to block tougher regulation.