THE MODERN SCOURGE OF OBESITY
Dogs And Cats, Carbs And Fats And The Evolution Of The Human Race
By Barry Groves

CONSUMER SAFETY GROUP WARNS OF NEW LETHAL DANGER TO BABIES
Are Warning Labels For Mommy Next?
By James J. McKenna

DO MEDICATIONS REALLY EXPIRE?
Try An Experiment With Your Mother-In-Law
By Richard Altschuler

THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
Learning About Medical Standards Of Care
By Marilyn Holasek Lloyd

Editor’s Notes
About All The Changes At RFW

Scream Of The Week
The Institute Of Medicine Advisory Panel Reviews Of Controversial Topics Are A Shoddy Replacement For Solid Science
By Nicholas Regush

Discovery
BODY PLEASURE AND THE ORIGINS OF VIOLENCE: In This Classic, A Neuropsychologist Contends That The Greatest Threat To World Peace Comes From Those Nations Which Have The Most Depriving Environments For Their Children And Which Are Most Repressive Of Sexual Affection And Female Sexuality
By James W. Prescott

Storm Warnings
ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH FIASCO: Major Problems In New Clinical Trial With Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
DEPO-PROVERA CONTRACEPTIVE WARNING: Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease? Another Threat To Women’s Health?
By Xavier Bosch
SCANDALS: Questions About Vaccination For Measles
By Sandy Mintz
ADVENTURES IN NATUROPATHY: A Vancouver Doctor Checks Out Alternative Therapies
By Susan Biali
THE MENACE OF SUPERCLEAN HOMES: An Oversupply Of Germicidal Products, Including "Cipro" May Contribute To Antibiotic Resistance
By Brian Vastag
THE NANOTECHNOLOGY VISION FOR MEDICINE: Separating The Hype From Reality About The Power Of Miniaturized Devices to Roam The Body And Cure Disease
By Mae-Wan Ho
HEART ATTACKS OUTSIDE HOSPITAL: What Type Of Intervention Works Best?
By Johan Engdahl

More Red Flags
NO BENEFIT OF MAMMOGRAMS: A Canadian Study Of Women Ages 40 to 49 Raises More Questions About Screening
By David Hodges
CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA: Household Pesticides Pose An Elevated Risk

Recommended Links
The Origins Of Peace And Violence
Second-Opinions

September 5, 2002

Editor’s Notes
Changes Coming On Monday To RFW

Thursday Report
DIET WARS
MEDICAL McCARTHYISM: Scientists Dispute Opposition To Dietary Fat
By The International Network Of Cholesterol Skeptics
ADHD: Is There A Relationship To Sugar And Yeast?
By William G. Crook, MD
SCANDALS: Media Ignore Vaccines As Possible Causes Of Illness
By Sandy Mintz
BREAST IMPLANT INQUIRY: Four Year FDA File On Implant Maker Remains Open
By Jim Morris
MORE ON WEST NILE NONSENSE: A Manufactured Crisis
By Lynn Landes
LUVOX: Did This Antidepressant Trigger The Columbine High School Tragedy?
HORROR INDOOR MOLD: A Building Becomes A Case Study
By Hilary Waldman