Daily Interlude

Next: The Pill Bottle Cap with a Cell Phone

"Hi! This is your aspirin bottle calling. I haven't seen you in a while. Why don't you come see me soon? I'm good for the heart, you know." ... more >>

"Restless Vagina Syndrome": Big Pharma's Newest Fake Disease

The pharmaceutical industry wants you to think that if you don't have sex like a porn star, you're in need of their drugs ... more >>

The Science of Shortness

Since human growth hormone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2003 to treat unusually short but otherwise medically normal children, a great deal of research has gone into trying to prove why a couple of extra inches are crucial for an undersize kid ... more >>

An All-Out War Rages in Brazil's Slum

Despite a spike in drug-related violence, Brazilian authorities have insufficient resources to halt gang confrontations ... more >>