Sep 14 These new heart failure treatments show promise, but at a huge price By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Two new treatments for congestive heart failure cost too much in the short term and would drive up spending by insurers and government programs, a nonprofit group said in an analysis released Friday, just days after the same researchers took… Continue reading
Aug 17 White House launches initiative to combat heroin use By Associated Press The White House is launching a new $5 million initiative to combat heroin use and trafficking of the drug, particularly in states along the East Coast. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:13 Women accusing Bill Cosby of assault speak out with similar stories By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 13 Watch 5:03 News Wrap: Iraqi forces begin large-scale assault on Islamic State By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen began an operation against the Islamic State militant group, targeting Anbar province. The launch came as IS claimed responsibility for a series of car bombs and suicide attacks in Baghdad. Continue watching
Jul 07 What are Quaaludes, and how do they work? By Larisa Epatko Actor and comedian Bill Cosby admitted in a 2005 civil lawsuit that he got Quaaludes to have sex with at least one woman, the Associated Press reported Monday. But what are Quaaludes and are they still available today?… Continue reading
Jun 12 Medicare drug plans favor generic opioids over those designed to avoid abuse, study finds By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News The abuse of prescription painkillers is a growing problem for seniors, as it is for other age groups. But Medicare drug plans are cutting back on coverage for a specially designated type of painkiller that deters abuse in favor of… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 7:03 Powerful new class of cholesterol drugs offers hope for some patients By PBS News Hour More than 30 million Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol, according to estimates. But these popular drugs don't work for everyone. Now the FDA may be poised to approve a powerful new class of drugs that can attack cholesterol… Continue watching
May 18 This genetically modified yeast can now brew morphine By Nsikan Akpan Biologists have created strains of yeast that can brew morphine from sugar, opening the door for cheaper medicine but also easy-to-make illicit drugs. Continue reading
Jan 22 Meth-laden drone crashes over Mexico-U.S. border By Anna Sillers Six pounds of methamphetamine were found taped to the drone, using a combination of “plastic webbing and strings of black tape."… Continue reading
Dec 19 Nebraska, Oklahoma sue Colorado over legalized marijuana By Corinne Segal The two states say it is difficult for them to enforce a federal ban on marijuana with the drug entering their borders from neighboring Colorado. Continue reading