There’s alot in Salon.com’s health column that’s fascinating this week, for various reasons. Take your pick:

Sound and fury Thousands of deaf

kids can hear, and speak, thanks to a

stunningly effective ear implant. So

why is the deaf community in an

uproar?

By Arthur Allen [05/24/00]

Into the closet Can therapy make gay

people straight?

By Barry Yeoman [05/22/00]

Ladies who spray If you sprinkle when

you tinkle, cut it out!

By Mary Roach [05/19/00]

Skin trade Are burn victims going

without so that supermodels can

engorge their bodacious bodies?

By Art Allen [05/19/00]