Are MRIs Leaving Toxic Traces in the Brain?
Researchers raise alarms about unknown health risks of GE’s Omniscan and Bayer’s Magnevist, drugs injected to get better MRI pictures that contain the heavy metal gadolinium.
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Should the FDA Regulate Vitamins?
Cancer researcher Tim Byers says yes—it's a matter of public safety.
The Debate Over GMOs Is About to Change
A new generation of biotechnology crops designed to appeal to consumers is likely to radically change the controversy over GMOs.
106 Cases and Counting
HIV is a preventable disease, which makes the epidemic in rural Indiana all the more frustrating.
The 30 Top Thinkers Under 30: The Self-Described Queer, East Asian Disabled Person Devoted to Defending Anyone on the Margins
We canvassed the world of the social and behavioral sciences, looking for rising stars whose careers promise to make a lasting mark. We'll be profiling the top 30 throughout the month of April.
Proponents of Raw Milk Are No Better Than Anti-Vaccine Advocates
The perils of the “farm-food freedom” movement.
Labs Rarely Report Clinical-Trial Data on Time
According to United States law, studies of potential medicines and diagnostics are supposed to make their results publicly available within 12 months. But up to half of studies don’t follow the rules—and no one has ever faced penalties.
Is the Medical Device Used in Your Last Surgery FDA Approved?
A firm sold 18,000 knee-replacement tools before the government called a halt. The OtisKnee case shows just how easily trust can be violated in the rapidly evolving world of medical devices, a thriving $110 billion-a-year industry.
The Current Flu Vaccine Isn’t Very Effective, but You Should Get It Anyway
It’s better to be safe than sorry, and there’s nothing about the flu vaccine that’s dangerous.