Lots Of Acne Treatments, But Scant Evidence For Which Ones To Choose

Acne can be the bane of a teenager’s (or adult’s) existence when it flares its unsightly little head. And though pharmacies are full of skin remedies that claim to keep pimples under control, researchers say there isn’t much hard evidence on which ones actually work best. The lack of comparative data means dermatologists could be [...]

Odds Of Drinking A Soda Are A Coin-Flip For Americans

Did you have a sugary soda today? How about a full-calorie sports drink? Chance are pretty good that you consumed something sugary (or high fructose corn syrupy) in the last 24 hours, according to findings just out from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On any particular day, half the people in the [...]

Ron Paul: ‘Philosophy Of Liberty And The Constitution’ Has Been Vindicated

The Republican presidential candidate who’s been ignored by many in the news media spent 20 minutes on the air with Talk of the Nation’s Neal Conan and Political Junkie Ken Rudin this afternoon. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, now making his third presidential bid and a man who you have to say is consistent in [...]

Pets Or Meat? Let’s Play Guess-The-Victim With ‘Shark Night 3D’

About two years ago, I introduced all of you to a game. I quote from that entry: “Any time a scary movie apparently involves a decent-sized cast of people placed in a closed environment, it’s a good time to play a game I like to call Pets Or Meat. This comes from Roger & Me, [...]

In Tripoli, Celebrating More Than Ramadan’s End

The Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr is always a time of joyous celebration in the Islamic world. The holiday’s arrival means that Ramadan, the long month of daytime fasting, is over, and friends and family gather to exchange gifts and share meals. As it began Wednesday in Tripoli, the holiday carried even greater resonance this [...]

When Will Closing Walter Reed Pay Off? Maybe 2018

When the Walter Reed Army Medical Center was slated for closure back in 1995, the goals were to improve care for wounded soldiers, and to save money. The final patients left this past week. But with closing Walter Reed now estimated to cost more than $1 billion more than originally predicted, it could take many [...]

What’s Left To Fix The Economy If It Gets Worse?

With the U.S. economy stuck in neutral, analysts are busy adjusting their forecasts to include the possibility of another recession. Most aren’t predicting another downturn, they’re just saying that the odds have increased. Meanwhile, policymakers at the Federal Reserve are divided about what to do next. Some are arguing for more aggressive action while others [...]

As Water Recedes, Clean Up Of A Soupy Mess Begins

Much of the nation may have moved on from last week’s hurricane, but about two million people are still without electricity in the northeast. And now that flood waters from Hurricane Irene have mostly receded, residents are shoveling muck from their houses. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo estimates damage in his state at about $1 [...]

Some U.S. Farms Trade Tobacco For A Taste Of Africa

For the past 10 years, farmers in tobacco-growing states have been slowly saying goodbye to that old leaf in favor of other crops. Of course, there’s lots of corn and soy replacing tobacco, but some farms are testing out specialty crops that appeal to recent immigrants. George Bowling’s farm in southern Maryland is one such [...]

Phila. Police Enlist Private Cameras To Capture Crime

The Philadelphia Police Department is building a new crime-fighting weapon: a map of privately owned security cameras across the city. Police are encouraging residents and businesses to register their own cameras through a program called SafeCam. It could be the early stages of Big Brother, but it’s also a cost-effective way for police to have [...]