Here’s what I’ve been up to the past several weeks, which – as it turns out – were my final ones at Consumer Reports. Kratom: The CDC and FDA have linked a multi-state salmonella outbreak to several kratom-containing products. A couple of companies have recalled the offending items from store shelves. But one company initially …
Here’s a quick list of my work from the past month. I am thinking a lot about the commodification and selling of science, and about the history and ethics of how all that gets regulated. Stem Cell Medicine: As many outlets have written by now, stem cell medicine is jumping the gun a bit. Lots of … Continue reading All My Latest Stories In One Place
Compiling a list here of all the tips, tricks and news we’ve covered at Consumer Reports this season on the perennial threat of vector-borne diseases – mostly so I can send one link instead of several to folks that ask. Will add to it as the season progresses: A Quick Guide to Mosquito & Tick … Continue reading My Day Job: Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Bite Prevention.
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