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Driverless Autos
The promise: The benefits of driverless cars are potentially significant. The typical…
Cancer/Cell Phone Connection Challenged
In the letter, Davis and Balzano, who each have more than 35…
Botox May Dampen Emotions
@ballyscanlon, Getty Images@ballyscanlon, Getty ImagesA recent article in Forbes cited a study…
Advocating for Patients at ASCO, The “World Series” of Cancer
I am off to Chicago to mingle with 30,000+ people from around…
Irrational Attitudes Toward Risk
When is the last time you heard anyone suggest that the climbing…
A $2 Million Makeover
That’s what it is costing taxpayers to substitute this pie chart: For…
Those Hospitalized with an Alcohol Related Condition at Risk
Hospital patients who have alcohol use disorders are more likely to develop…
Germany’s No-Nukes Decision
Matt Yglesias at the Center for American Progress worries that carbon emissions…
Brazilian Blowout Goes Beyond FDA to Capitol Hill
The big issue with the hair straightening product is the formaldehyde exposure…
The Role of Conflicted Science in the Cell Phone-Cancer Link
Dr. Dr. Len over at the American Cancer Society is raising legitimate…