There's a certain libertarian right-wing view that there should be no FDA, that people can decide for themselves whether medicines are safe… — Marcia Angell Copy Share Image
I don't want 100 different cures of cancer. I want, you know, give me five. So if you had, you know, five… — James D. Watson Copy Share Image
There is no governing structure for a pandemic, and little more than vague political pressure to ensure limited access to life-sparing tools… — Laurie Garrett Copy Share Image
Some alternative medicines work when the instructions are followed. But I always recommend seeing a medical professional. — Paul Nassif Copy Share Image
There is no empirical evidence to suggest that ageing in humans has been modified by any means, nor is there evidence that… — S. Jay Olshansky Copy Share Image
“Many a death was precipitated by the food, the job, or the medication whose main function was to postpone it.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
Pharmaceuticals have become an increasingly important part of modern medicine, and our seniors shouldn't have to worry about whether they can afford… — Michael K. Simpson Copy Share Image
The cost of research, development and testing of a new drug is vastly greater than the cost of each dose produced. How… — Thomas Pogge Copy Share Image
It's easy to complain that pharmaceutical companies place profits over people and apparently care more about hair loss than TB. However, many… — Thomas Pogge Copy Share Image
Internet pharmacies return to consumers the choice promised by supporters of the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. That law established federal… — Virginia Postrel Copy Share Image
It has been possible to trace historically back to a very early age the taxes which were imposed on medicines, spices and… — Otto Wallach Copy Share Image
I'd like to focus on my life on creating new medicines for people who are suffering from rare disease. — Martin Shkreli Copy Share Image
Beware of addictive medicines. Everything in moderation. This applies particularly to the Internet and your sofa. The physical world is ultimately the… — Aaron Koblin Copy Share Image
Science of yoga and ayurveda is subtler than the science of medicine, because science of medicine is often victim of statistical manipulation. — Amit Ray Copy Share Image
Throughout my career, as both a physician and a scientist, I have drawn inspiration from Merck's unwavering commitment to scientific excellence. Over… — Roger M. Perlmutter Copy Share Image
For a decade, makers of AIDS medicines had rejected the idea of lowering prices in poor countries for fear of eroding profits… — Barton Gellman Copy Share Image
Medicines are unusual commodities. Important drugs can save the lives and protect the health of millions. Their consumption can bring huge benefits,… — Thomas Pogge Copy Share Image
There are apothecaries' shops, where prepared medicines, liquids, ointments, and plasters are sold; barbers' shops, where they wash and shave the head;… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Would-be drug companies must either produce medicines that stand up to federal scrutiny, demonstrate that their data has value to other companies,… — Alex Berenson Copy Share Image
Lack of scientific fundamentals causes people to make foolish decisions about issues such as the toxicity of chemicals, the efficacy of medicines,… — Peter Agre Copy Share Image
We've had a long wrangle with the pharmaceutical industry about parallel imports, and what we were saying is we want to make… — Thabo Mbeki Copy Share Image
Weapons of mass destruction violate more than individual lives - they cross international borders and jeopardize all people. They also drain resources… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
The majority of modern medicines originate in nature. Although some mushrooms have been used in therapies for thousands of years, we are… — Paul Stamets Copy Share Image
