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Start:  Friday, June 1, 2007
End:  Friday, September 28, 2007


"Secondhand Smoke Exaggerations" with Jeff Stier

Jeff Stier says cigarettes are dangerous enough without exaggerating the effects of secondhand smoke.

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"There is No Cancer Epidemic " with Jeff Stier

Jeff Stier notes that cancer rates are falling, despite what you hear.

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"Get a Flu Shot-Really" with Dr. Elizabeth Whelan

Dr. Elizabeth Whelan of explains that wild fluctuations in how many people get flu shots imperils the supply.

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"Alcohol and Breast Cancer " with Dr. Elizabeth Whelan

Dr. Elizabeth Whelan says the alcohol/breast cancer connection is overblown.

"Drug Side Effects Up, But Benefits Up More" with Jeff Stier

Jeff Stier argues drug side effects are less important than the good drugs do.

"Mandatory Calorie Counting Struck Down by Judge" with Jeff Stier

Jeff Stier explains why it's just as well a judge struck down New York City rules forcing restaurants to display their calorie counts.

"The Consequences of Precaution: Warning Labels May Drive Teen Suicide Up "

with Dr. Gilbert Ross

Dr. Gilbert Ross blames a needlessly frightening warning label on antidepressants for driving teens away from medication, increasing suicide rates.

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"Food Irradiation" with Dr. Ruth Kava

Dr. Ruth Kava argues that irradiating food could safely kill pathogens and prevent more outbreaks of sometimes-deadly food poisoning.

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"10 Commandments for Driver Safety" with Dr. Elizabeth Whelan

Dr. Elizabeth Whelan criticizes the Vatican's "10 Commandments" on driving for failing to mention the most important tip: wear your seat belt.

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"How Activists Pressure Food Companies: A Cereal Sellout" with Dr. Elizabeth Whelan

Kellogg's announced that it would stop marketing certain breakfast cereals to children in the aggressive way it has in the past. Dr. Elizabeth Whelan argues that this makes no sense and that the activist group Center for Science in the Public Interest pressured Kellogg's into behaving as if its food is bad for you.

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"When Good Drugs Have Bad Effects" with Jeff Stier

OxyContin is a prescription drug that is uniquely beneficial in pain management when administered as prescribed, under proper doctor supervision. It can also be powerfully addictive -- but that's no reason to dismiss the drug's good points, argues Jeff Stier. Watch this video to learn more about the benefits and risks of the painkiller OxyContin.



 

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