Laura S. Boylan

When an Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Harm

Laura S. Boylan May 13, 2010

Preventive medicine is widely considered a panacea for all that ails both the body and the healthcare system. But…

• National

First Person: Fear and Anger in Staten Island

Laura S. Boylan Sep 17, 2009

“There better not be any illegal aliens at that meeting,” said a message left for organizers of a community…

• National

Fighting to Cure a Sick System: Single Payer Advocates Take Unconventional Approach to Healthcare Reform

Laura S. Boylan Jun 25, 2009

Katie Robbins thinks the fight for universal healthcare is so important she is willing to put her butt on…

• National

Of Swine and Men: A Look at the Factory Farm Flu

Laura S. Boylan May 14, 2009

While there is no conclusive evidence, ground zero for the current swine flu pandemic may be in the southern…

• International