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Menu Labeling Requirements Lead to Healthier Options at Chain Restaurants
July 19, 2012 — The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants. Listing ... > full story -
Oxycontin Formula Change Has Many Abusers Switching to Heroin
July 11, 2012 — A change in the formula of the frequently abused prescription painkiller OxyContin has many abusers switching to a drug that is potentially more dangerous, according to researchers. The formula ... > full story -
Brazil Has Laws That Protect Against 'Big Food' and 'Big Snack'
July 4, 2012 — Under pressure from civil society organizations, the Brazilian government has introduced legislation to protect and improve its traditional food system, standing in contrast to the governments of ... > full story -
First Successful 'Spoofing' of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
June 29, 2012 — Scientists demonstrated for the first time that the GPS signals of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, can be commandeered by an outside source -- a discovery that could factor heavily into ... > full story -
Tasers Don't Cause Cardiac Complications, Study Suggests
June 28, 2012 — Medical researchers reviewed 1,201 cases of real-life Taser uses by law enforcement agencies but found none in which the devices could be linked to cardiac complications, even when the Taser probes ... > full story -
Duplicate Spending on US Veterans' Care Costs Billions
June 26, 2012 — The US federal government made about $13 billion in duplicative payments to provide health-care services to veterans who were simultaneously enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans from ... > full story -
To Ensure Safety of Offshore Drilling and Production, Government Should Modify Oversight Practices
June 19, 2012 — To ensure the effectiveness of recently mandated Safety and Environmental Management System programs for offshore drilling and production operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental ... > full story -
Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Accident
June 18, 2012 — An ASME Task Force released recommendations for a new nuclear safety construct that will reach beyond the traditional regulatory framework of adequate protection of public health and safety to ... > full story -
Cancer Drugs: Better, Cheaper
June 4, 2012 — Cancer drug development is known to be too slow, costly and fraught with failure. Now the US Food and Drug Administration is issuing recommendations for breast cancer trials that would substantially ... > full story -
Space Lawyer: Before Humans Step Into Commercial Spaceflight, Laws Need Giant Leap
May 22, 2012 — SpaceX’s launch to the International Space Station opens a new era in commercial spaceflight -- and raises questions about what laws govern private space companies and what legal obstacles ... > full story
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