John Abramson

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy read more

[In Overdosed America, Dr. Abramson cites CDC data indicating that over the course of the past 100 years, life expectancy has increased by a remarkable 30 years. Yet according to the CDC report quoted by Abramson,] 25 years of this gain are attributable to advances in public health. ... These include improvements such as sanitation, clean food and water, decent housing, good nutrition, higher standards of living, and widespread vaccinations.

Cholesterol in and of itself isn't harmful; it's an integral part of the normal function of our body,

Cholesterol in and of itself isn't harmful; it's an integral part of the normal function of our body,

long-term liability.

long-term liability.

Much of the scientific evidence that doctors rely upon to prescribe drugs is more like infomercials than scientific evidence.

Much of the scientific evidence that doctors rely upon to prescribe drugs is more like infomercials than scientific evidence.

sense of autonomy.

sense of autonomy.