May 16 It's not just opioids. Deaths from cocaine and meth are surging. By Christine Vestal, Stateline The same lethal drug that has been driving the nation’s spiraling opioid epidemic is also causing an historic surge in overdose deaths among cocaine users. Continue reading
May 15 North Carolina becomes first state to sue e-cigarette maker Juul over marketing By Amanda Morris, Associated Press The state's attorney general accused Juul's marketing practices of causing an "epidemic" among young people. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 5:44 Conn. attorney general calls generic drug makers a 'private sector cartel' Affordable health care is a persistent concern for Americans and a topic of great political debate. Typically, generic prescription drugs offer a cheaper alternative to name brands, but a new multi-state lawsuit alleges that their manufacturers have been artificially raising… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 4:20 How generic drug makers are responding to price-fixing lawsuit U.S. consumers often turn to generic versions of prescription drugs to keep costs down, but dozens of states are now suing manufacturers of these drugs, saying they illegally fixed prices and divided up market share. Affected drugs include medicines used… Continue watching
May 15 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs controversial abortion ban into law In a statement issued after she signed the bill, which passed both state legislatures with overwhelming support, Ivey said she recognized that the law would likely face immediate legal challenges, but outlined her hope that it would force the U.S. Continue reading
May 15 Could these state abortion bans help the movement to overturn Roe v. Wade? By Courtney Vinopal, Maea Lenei Buhre A Louisiana bill banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected is the latest example of how abortion opponents and anti-abortion lawmakers across the country are pushing legislation that could prompt the highest court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. Continue reading
May 15 2020 Democrats denounce Alabama's abortion ban By Will Weissert, Associated Press The Democratic presidential candidates warned the decision portends a larger offensive by conservatives around the country to undermine the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Continue reading
May 14 Alabama abortion ban heads to GOP governor's desk By Kim Chandler, Associated Press State senators voted 25-6 for the bill that had overwhelmingly cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who will decide whether to sign the bill into law. Continue reading
May 14 What Trump's PrEP deal means for the spread of HIV By Jason Kane The Trump administration’s new deal to provide uninsured Americans with free drugs to prevent HIV infection could be a promising step, but actually reaching the very people most in need -- and convincing them to take it -- will be… Continue reading
May 13 Jury orders Monsanto to pay $2 billion in weed killer cancer case By Associated Press The Oakland jury on Monday delivered Monsanto's third such loss in California since August. Continue reading