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Big Pharma's Crime Spree: Drug Makers Pushing Products For Unapproved Uses

Bloomberg | David Evans | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business

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Pfizer and Lilly lead a parade of U.S. companies that have paid $7 billion in penalties after promoting drugs for uses not approved by the FDA. This u...

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NIH Director Francis Collins Blames Resignation Of Top Health Official From Autism Panel On "Tension And Lack Of Trust"

David Kirby | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living

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David Kirby

Dr. Landis resigned from the IACC on Saturday after the Age of Autism blog published handwritten notes - assumed to be written by Dr. Landis - speculating on the motives of an autism mother and IACC member.

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Is Autism Associated with A Viral Infection?

David Kirby | Posted 10.12.2009 | Living

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David Kirby

New findings have potential significance for a number of disorders including, it turns out, autism.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week Is Nothing to Celebrate -- In Fact, It Doesn't Even Exist

DJ Jaffe | Posted 10.06.2009 | Living

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DJ Jaffe

Right now, well meaning mental health advocates are busy hosting events to reduce the "stigma" of mental illness. Except that there is no 'stigma' to having a mental illness. There is discrimination.

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NIH Autism Study to Leave No Stone Unturned

David Kirby | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living

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David Kirby

Now, in one of the largest, boldest studies of its kind, researchers in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Northern California will begin collecting data on many potential risk factors of autism.

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NCAA Renames March Madness 'March Bipolar Disorder'

Andy Borowitz | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living

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Andy Borowitz

The name-change, which both surprised and outraged devotees of the annual ritual, came after the National Institute of Mental Health demanded that the NCAA drop the "Madness" tag.

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Psych 101: When a Close Friend is Depressed

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.06.2008 | Living

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Yes, there are some cases when close friends need to cut a little slack. Could it be that your friendship feels burdensome and painful because your friend is depressed?

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