Where is the Discussion on Anthrax Vaccination?
By Gilbert Ross, M.D.
Type : Letter
Publish Date : Thursday, July 25, 2002
With all the ongoing debate about whether, when or which Americans should receive smallpox vaccine, I wonder why no one seems to be discussing the anthrax vaccine (Editorial, "Smallpox Scenarios," July 10).   Read Full >>

Can You Really Nuke-Proof Your Family?
By Elizabeth M. Whelan, Sc.D., M.P.H.
Type : Articles
Publish Date : Wednesday, June 12, 2002
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, as a public health measure, is now distributing free potassium iodide pills to states with nuclear reactors.  Read Full >>

Don't Have a Meltdown Over 'Dirty Nukes'
By Elizabeth M. Whelan, Sc.D., M.P.H.
Type : Editorial
Publish Date : Tuesday, June 11, 2002
Yesterday's news that an American citizen had been charged with plotting with al Qaeda to obtain a "dirty nuke" is understandably causing increased anxiety in our already skittish nation.  Read Full >>

Psychological Reactions to Terror
By David M. Benedek and Elissa P. Benedek
Type : Articles
Publish Date : Friday, February 1, 2002
The tragedies of September 11, 2001 shattered most Americans' previous notions of the threat of terrorism in our homeland. Prior to these events, kidnappings, suicide bombings, and the murder of innocent civilians appeared to be problems of "third world" or war-torn nations from which we were uniquely immune.  Read Full >>