The Disappearing Flu Vaccine The Disappearing Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccine is in short supply this season, and the reason is that drug companies can't make as much money protecting us from disease as from developing expensive treatments for ni...
Nov 14, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
Germ Boys and Yes Men Germ Boys and Yes Men
Stewart Simonson is a former Amtrak corporate attorney with zero medical experience. So why is he in charge of emergency health and bioterrorism in the federal government?
Nov 9, 2005 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Scare Scenario Scare Scenario
It has all the makings of a horror flick, but panic over a possible bird flu pandemic is following a time-honored script: sensational media reports, profit-hungry drug manufacturer...
Oct 24, 2005 / Feature / Dr. Marc Siegel
The Red Cross: A Question of Competence The Red Cross: A Question of Competence
The Gulf Coast hurricanes have raised new questions about the integrity and competence of the American Red Cross to respond to national emergencies. In this report from The Nation...
Sep 21, 2005 / Feature / Linda Heller
‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed ‘The Constant Gardener’: What the Movie Missed
As Big Pharma increasingly turns to the Third World to test its products, this lush film will spark outrage, but glosses over the constant vigilance necessary to police drug trials...
Aug 30, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Sonia Shah
Cannabis Interrupted Cannabis Interrupted
The Supreme Court's medical marijuana decision was a major setback for common sense.
Jul 13, 2005 / Editorial / Herman Schwartz
Avian Flu: A State of Unreadiness Avian Flu: A State of Unreadiness
America remains unprepared for a possible avian flu pandemic.
Jun 29, 2005 / Feature / Mike Davis
Plan B for Plan B Plan B for Plan B
The FDA's refusal to issue a decision on Plan B reflects the influence of the Christian right over Bush Administration policy.
Jun 29, 2005 / Editorial / Ayelish McGarvey
Stiffed Stiffed
Thanks to the wonders of reproductive science, you too can have a virgin birth.
May 26, 2005 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Note on the Cover Story A Note on the Cover Story
An article likely to stir controversies of various kinds.
May 12, 2005 / Editorial / The Editors