Moore Lowdown
Should You Drug Your Way to a Better Life?
As medical science advances, the development of new drugs, along with increased understanding of oldies but goodies, "just say 'no'" will become ever more dubious advice. But what answers can we find in the world of drugs?
Celebrity Health
Alkaline Diet - Fad or Good Nutrition?
If you’re looking to lose weight or jump start your health, perhaps you should give it a try? Worse case it’s another stupid fad. Best case you wind up with a body like Miranda Kerr and that would not be a bad thing
Moore Lowdown
"Designer Babies," Technophobia, and Scientific Responsibility
Throughout history any advancement seen as altering "the natural way of things" has met with fear and resistance. Is "designer babies" just what's next in this tradition, or is there legitimate cause for concern over this and related developments?
Best Medicine
5 Ways To Get Rid of Belly Fat Spam
What is belly fat and why is everybody so obsessed about it? Is it contagious? Can you pick it up it from a toilet seat? Everything you never wanted to know about belly fat but were too bored to ask.
Moore Lowdown
Money Is the Root of All Political Inequity (and You Should Stop Paying Into It)
While the U.S. is a democracy in some respects, when it comes to policy, a recent study shows that politicos do the bidding of the rich and pretty much ignore the rest of us. He who pays the piper calls the tune, right? But why are we playing along?
Moore Lowdown
Waking Up to the Need for (Enough) Sleep
Many resign themselves to not getting enough sleep, while many others don't realize how much they need or what insufficient sleep does to the body and brain.
Moore Lowdown
Jury Nullification: When the Spirit of Justice Should Rise Above the Law
Just about every American knows that juries have the power to rule whether a defendant deserves to be convicted of a crime. What few Americans know is that a jury has legal power to exonerate a defendant who has broken a law the jury sees as unjust.
Celebrity Health
A Real Housewife’s Real Health Scare
Although, the first known cases of Lyme disease date back to 1908 little progress has been made. We still don’t have a way to quickly and properly diagnose patients, treatment options have remained the same, there is no vaccine and there's no cure
Moore Lowdown
The Science of Irresponsibility: Why Even Republicans Shouldn't Stand for Playing Politics with Science
Very few scientists are Republicans. And it's no wonder when you consider how Republican lawmakers are walking and talking when it comes to science. But while this may be politics as usual, it's no good for any of us—including Republicans themselves.
