Autism-Vaccine Link: Outright Fraud

The BMJ reports that every single case used in Dr. Andrew Wakefield's original 1998 study linking vaccines to autism was altered or misrepresented. Will finally calling it fraud change the minds of the anti-vaccine true believers?

Finger Quotes Haunt Republicans

First John McCain with "health of the mother," and now Sharron Angle with "autism." What's with Republicans and air quotes?

Autism MAY Be Linked to Infertility Treatments

A report on recent studies showing possible links between autism and infertility treatments is one of the most e-mailed articles on Time magazine's Web site this week.  To whom would you e-mail that, and why?

More Caution on Autism Op-Eds, Please

Nicholas Kristof means well when he writes about potential causes of autism, but he should show more caution.

The Mythical "Best Age To Have A Child"

Is there a best age for men and women to become parents?

Oprah's Very Bad Week

Two of the people she's championed—Jenny McCarthy and James Arthur Ray—turn out to be giving dangerous advice.

What Took the "Lancet" So Long?

Andrew Wakefield, who "helped" promote the idea that vaccines promote autism, is finally getting his due.

Why I Give My 9-Year-Old Pot, Part II

He has autism and terrible pain. Marijuana is taming his demons.

Swine Flu Scare Tactics

How anti-vaccine advocates are using the H1N1 shot to scare parents about all vaccines.

Why I Give My 9-year-old Pot

He has autism and a medical marijuana license.

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