Health & Wellness

Supreme Court Upholds Oregon Assisted Suicide Law

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2006 In a rebuke to the Bush administration, the justices voted 6-3 to keep the law on the books. Roberts dissented (for the first time). So did Scalia and Thomas, surprise, surprise. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

British Scientists Seeking Rabbit-Human Embryo

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2006 The researchers want to produce genetically defective stem cells to further the study of incurable diseases. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Some Baby, Somewhere Soon, Will Become 300 Millionth American

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2006 With the population growing by one person every 14 seconds, the mark will likely be reached in October, say demographers. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Americans No Longer Find Fat Unattractive

Staff / Truthdig Jan 12, 2006 Despite the diet books, U.S. adults are much more accepting of overweight people, according to a study. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘The Pill’ May Kill Sex Drive for Months After Its Use Is Stopped

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 According to a new study, the pill continues to put some women out of the mood even months after they stop taking it. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Smoking Gun’ Shoots Holes in Bestseller

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2006 James Frey's addiction memoir "A Million Little Pieces" is riddled with falsehoods, says muckraking website. | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rhode Island Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 It is the 11th state to do so, but users can still be prosecuted under federal law. more Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Roger Gould / Truthdig Dec 21, 2005 If you're stressed out by the holiday season, blame it on your family -- and then change. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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An Atheist Manifesto

Sam Harris / Truthdig Dec 7, 2005 Sam Harris argues against irrational faith and its adherents.For Sam Harris it's simple: Atheism is not a philosophy or a view of the world; it's simply a refusal to deny the obvious. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )