The Economist (weekly)
In addition to financial news, it also contains a respected science news section that often highlights medical developments. Selected items available at http://www.economist.com

FDA Web Site
Contains up-to-date on-line documentation about regulatory issues and new drug approvals, including text of drug-related notices published in the Federal Register. Search capacity allows users to find news about particular issues or products. http://www.fda.gov

JAMA (weekly)
The journal of the American Medical Association publishes many influential research articles, though their content can be highly technical. However, the journal also contains a readable news and perspectives section as well as regular reports from the CDC and the FDA. http://www.ama-assn.org/jama

Nature (weekly)
A leading international scientific journal. Editorial and commentary sections often highlight the major points of specialized research papers in the issue. Also contains extensive regular news section. http://www.nature.com

New England Journal of Medicine (weekly)
Also an important place of publication for original research. Editorial and "Sounding Board" sections feature accessible commentary and debate on ethical and health policy issues. http://www.nejm.org

New Scientist (weekly)
UK popular science magazine that includes regular news reports as well as in depth articles. http://www.newscientist.com

New York Times (daily)
The NYT has a reputation for good science reporting in its pages. http://www.nytimes.com

Science (weekly)
A leading scientific journal. An extensive news section provides brief reports on current events in science. Space also given to commentary and debates. http://www.sciencemag.org

Science and Medicine (bi-monthly)
Accessible articles with helpful illustrations that explain current scientific developments. Directed at a general audience.

Science News (weekly)
Accessible news articles published by the Science Service, a nonprofit corporation for the public understanding of science. http://www.sciencenews.org

Scientific American (monthly)
Readable educational articles, often authored by influential scientists, that explain current work and theory. Directed at a general audience. http://www.sciam.com

Wall Street Journal (daily)
Periodically carries in depth stories about biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry. http://www.wsj.com