How Merck stacked the Vioxx deck
The pharmaceutical giant knew there were heart risks associated with its painkiller -- but its own studies were designed to avoid finding out how serious they were.
Friday, Apr 1, 2005 12:23 AM UTCNews
Robert Burton
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Stress
Act more like a zebra and it won't kill you.
Monday, Mar 20, 2000 5:00 PM UTCLife Cancer
Are we asking the right questions about hormones?
Medical research depends on knowing what you're looking for.
Monday, Feb 28, 2000 5:00 PM UTCLife Cancer, Psychology, Science
Long-distance surgery
Telemedicine allows doctors to be in several places at once.
Monday, Jan 31, 2000 5:00 PM UTCLife
The end of the general practitioner
When pharmacists know so much, why do we need family docs?
Wednesday, Jan 19, 2000 5:00 PM UTCLife
Seasonal affective disorder
Let the sun shine in when it's dark outside.
Monday, Jan 3, 2000 5:00 PM UTCLife
Genetic predictions
If you could know, would you want to?
Monday, Dec 20, 1999 5:00 PM UTCLife
Who will go nuts?
Predicting mental illness is usually no better than gambling, but we keep trying.
Monday, Dec 6, 1999 5:00 PM UTCLife Mental Illness
Docs who lie and the patients who thank them
A new survey suggests many physicians will fib to get around HMO restrictions.
Monday, Nov 1, 1999 5:00 PM UTCLife Healthcare Reform, Health
Ask Dr. Bob
Why do I get migraines during orgasm? And is it nobler to be a writer or a doctor?
Monday, Oct 25, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife Sex, Writers and Writing
What is a virgin?
In other words, what's the deal with hymens? Also: Can early brain damage cause immoral behavior?
Monday, Oct 18, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
A moveable cough
Dr. Bob explains consumption and reassures a woman who put on the wrong shoes.
Monday, Oct 11, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife AIDS
Hit on the head
How dangerous are concussions, can you control constant anger, and the lack of a "mind's eye."
Monday, Oct 4, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife Football, Peyton Manning
The worried well
Patients who over-research their ailments sometimes do more harm than good.
Monday, Sep 27, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
It might be the wiring
Don't kill yourself trying to change your behavior. You may just have to learn to apologize. Plus: Is there such a thing as female ejaculate?
Monday, Sep 20, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
Ask Dr. Bob
Sex on the clock, early menopause and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Monday, Sep 13, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
Ask Dr. Bob
Orgasms, cellulite and chronic fatigue: Who could ask for anything more?
Monday, Aug 30, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
Debunking depression
Many people who claim they are clinically depressed may only be disgruntled
Monday, Aug 23, 1999 4:00 PM UTCLife
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