“...There's one problem, though: It isn't certain that proton beams work better than conventional prostate-cancer treatments. And that bit of doubt has ignited one of the most contentious debates in modern prostate-cancer treatment. With construction costs that can exceed $200 million, a proton-beam generator could be the most expensive medical device ever made. In dramatic fashion, protons have raised a question we Americans find distasteful asking and even more distasteful answering: When is a lifesaving treatment worth its price?

“A growing number of supplements have been spiked with prescription, banned, or completely untested drugs that you won't find listed on the label. Makers of these suspect potions often claim they're confused by overlapping government jurisdictions over what is and is not legal. More often the adulteration is deliberate and criminal, carried out by sellers who want to grab a share of a $27 billion market by touting a pill that really delivers...”

“Athletes risk concussion week after week. But with regular guys, injuries tend to occur when they're not braced for impact. Plus, they don't have the neck muscles of a Hereford bull. (There is a widespread theory that neck strength might lessen the g-forces inside the brain.)...Your own concussion isn't likely to happen in front of a crew of trained professionals who can put you through a concussion protocol, whisk you to immediate medical attention as needed, and enforce a Sidney Crosby-type vacation until you're healed...”