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Signs of the Zodiac


Updated Friday, March 2, 2007, at 3:45 PM ET

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Friday, March 2, 2007

Summary Judgment: Zodiac, More Movie Releases
In today's roundup of reviews for the week's new movies, we'll hear about Zodiac, Wild Hogs, and Black Snake Moan. Listen to the segment.

Medical Examiner: FDA Reviews Cough-Syrup Dosage for Children
Recent research suggests that, when given in high doses, cough syrups can be dangerous for children younger than 2 years old. The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its regulations for the medicine. Dr. Sydney Spiesel talks with Madeleine Brand. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007

Chatterbox: Wikipedia and "Notability"
Timothy Noah was pleasantly surprised to find his biography on Wikipedia. But recently, one of the site's volunteer editors flagged the article for not meeting Wikipedia's "notability" guidelines. Listen to the segment.

Medical Examiner: HPV Vaccine Policy Becomes Political Issue
Politicians in several states are debating whether to make the HPV vaccine free, or mandatory, for young girls. Human papillomavirus has been linked to cervical cancer. Dr. Sydney Spiesel talks with Alex Chadwick. Listen to the segment.

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