The State Of American Labor
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Health & Safety
North Carolina Officials Find Spiked CBD Sold In The State
North Carolina authorities are warning that some CBD products have been spiked with synthetic marijuana. This comes as sales of the marijuana extract have recently boomed.
Man Tells Bernie Sanders He Will Kill Himself Because Of Medical Debt
The presidential candidate, in a Nevada campaign stop, pushed back on criticism of his "Medicare for All" plan. Instead of asking Sanders questions, people have vented about health insurance problems.
Understanding Surprise Medical Bills Legislation
There's legislation in Congress to curb surprise medical billing. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Emmarie Huetteman of Kaiser Health News.
Vaping And Cigarette Ads
Robert Jackler is a surgeon who's spent years researching tobacco and e-cigarette ads. He talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about what those ads have in common.
What An Opioid Settlement Would Mean For Treatment
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Laura Jones, who runs a free clinic in West Virginia, about what a settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family would mean for programs like hers.
PHOTOS: Vanilla Boom Is Making People Crazy Rich — And Jittery — In Madagascar
The price of vanilla is ten times higher than a few years ago. That's bringing unimagined wealth to local villages — and problems as well.
Air Ambulances Woo Rural Consumers With Memberships That May Leave Them Hanging
State regulators and even one medevac company have raised doubts about prepaid subscriptions and promised benefits offered by air ambulance companies. Gaps in coverage can be a problem.
Health Experts: Trump Ban On Flavored E-Cigarettes Would Have Little Impact
The Trump administration has proposed a ban on flavored vaping products, prompting mixed reactions from young vapers and health policy experts.
FDA Committee Recommends Approval For New Peanut Allergy Treatment
Many parents testified that their children's allergies had been brought under control by the treatment. But some experts are still concerned about its safety.