[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, read more

[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, after a slow start, it grew to become a $US2.3 billion ($3 billion today) blockbuster for its owner, Pfizer, in 2003.] About 80 per cent of the prescriptions were for unapproved uses - conditions like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, hot flashes, migraines and tension headaches, ... In fact, Neurontin has become a sort of all-purpose restorative for chronic discomfort of almost any type - yet there is almost no good published evidence that it works.

At middle age the soul should be opening up like a rose, not closing up like a cabbage

At middle age the soul should be opening up like a rose, not closing up like a cabbage

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

I've known for a very long time that I was being downloaded more than Cindy Margolis. I got fed up, read more

I've known for a very long time that I was being downloaded more than Cindy Margolis. I got fed up, and I finally had time to pursue it.

We're not planning to go 24 hours, but we are taking a step in that direction.

We're not planning to go 24 hours, but we are taking a step in that direction.

I feel a lot more comfortable with each game. Things seem to get easier and more natural for me.

I feel a lot more comfortable with each game. Things seem to get easier and more natural for me.

We want to get a deterrent effect to let people know we don't want to do this. We would rather read more

We want to get a deterrent effect to let people know we don't want to do this. We would rather have people just not commit the crimes.

In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in those parts of read more

In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in those parts of it as are barbarous and ignorant, miracles are still in vogue

This is a major step in making riding the bus easier.

This is a major step in making riding the bus easier.