Health & Wellness

The Real Death Panels

Joe Conason / Truthdig Aug 13, 2009 The ugly fact is that every year we fail to reform the existing system, that failure condemns tens of thousands of people to die -- either because they have no insurance or because their insurance companies deny coverage or benefits when they become ill.Every year that we fail to reform the existing system, we condemn tens of thousands to die. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Really Causes Autism? Thousands of Parents Still Blame Vaccines

Staff / Truthdig Jul 23, 2009 Tens of thousands of parents are refusing to accept the medical research that shows little correlation between vaccines and autism and are taking on the medical establishment.Thousands of parents are refusing to accept the medical research that shows little correlation between vaccines and autism. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

The Man in the Mirror

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jul 13, 2009 The commercial exploitation of Michael Jackson’s death was orchestrated by the corporate forces that rendered him insane. He was infected by the moral nihilism and personal disintegration that are at the core of our corporate culture. He was a reflection of us in the extreme. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

A Doctor in the House

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2009 When it comes to the problem of health care costs, I don't know why everyone doesn't just do what I do, which is to have a sister who is a doctor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Poster Addict for Tobacco Law

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jun 25, 2009 It's all right to be just a bit defensive when you're the addict in chief, but President Obama happens to be, hands down, the best possible spokesman for the new FDA regulation. He should embrace the role. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

When Rationing May Be Rational

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig May 8, 2009 I was not surprised by the president's story. Health care reform is not just a matter of spreadsheets and patient charts. It's a repository of the personal narratives we carry around in our family hard drives. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Swine Flu Hysteria Hits the Middle East

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2009 Despite the fact that only two cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the region, the top stories around the Middle East have been about the H1N1 threat -- even to the point of edging out reports of violence in Iraq in the news lineup. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Combating Epidemic Ignorance

Joe Conason / Truthdig Apr 30, 2009 Some on the right are blaming immigrants for swine flu in the U.S. Actually, the outbreak had nothing to do with immigrants and everything to do with ordinary travel and commerce. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Devils We Know

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Apr 28, 2009 The initial response to the flu outbreak, which may have the potential to become a pandemic, illustrates first of all how sensitive and responsive the global health-monitoring system has become. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Putting the ‘Care’ in Health Care

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Apr 2, 2009 Sadly, we have developed a system that rewards procedures over primary care. The incentives tip toward the kind of medicine that is performed with hands, tools and technology over the medicine that is practiced with eyes, ears and mind. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In the Garden of Eatin’

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Mar 26, 2009 There are now 1,100 square feet on the South Lawn of the White House being transformed into a kitchen garden. If Americans follow the first family's lead, the seed pack will become the new stimulus package. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Toxins ’R’ Us

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Feb 25, 2009 The American Chemistry Council assures us that "we make the products that help keep you safe and healthy." But U.S. consumers are actually exposed to a vast array of harmful chemicals and additives embedded in toys, cosmetics, plastic water bottles and countless other products. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )