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Misplaced Trust: Why FDA Approval Doesn’t Guarantee Drug Safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is supposed to protect Americans from harmful drugs. But in reality, FDA-approval does not guarantee safety.

Michelle Llamas May 16, 2017
Diabetes: Stigma, Blame and Shame

Most Americans know someone who has diabetes. In fact, the prevalence of the disease is growing in the U.S. More than 29 million people…

Michelle Llamas November 17, 2016
Selling Side Effects: Big Pharma’s Marketing Machine

Americans pay more for drugs and medical devices than any other country. Big Pharma follows potential patients everywhere — on TV, in print and…

Michelle Llamas July 17, 2016
How the FDA Let Women Down

Women have made strides in almost all aspects of society, but discrimination is still alive in one of the last places anyone would expect:…

Michelle Llamas September 24, 2015
Big Pharma’s Role in Clinical Trials

Data from clinical trials are important in approving new medicines and discovering new treatments. But Big Pharma funds and runs most clinical trials.

Michelle Llamas April 24, 2015