Reckitt Benckiser Agrees To Pay $1.4 Billion In Opioid Settlement
The deal to resolve all U.S. federal investigations and claims is the biggest drug industry settlement so far stemming from the nation's deadly opioid epidemic.
Health & Safety
A Mix Of These Foods Could Restore Healthy Microbes In Malnourished Kids
A paste made from chickpeas, soy, peanuts and bananas is the result of years of work studying the bacteria that live in the human gut.
As Its Drug Pricing Plans Fall Through, Trump Administration Turns To Congress To Act
It was a tough week for the agency in charge of implementing Trump's ambitious plans to reduce drug costs. The administration rolled back one plan and had another shot down in court.
Young Undocumented Californians Cheer Promise Of Health Benefits
In January, California expects to enroll 138,000 undocumented, low-income residents under age 26 in the state's version of Medicaid. But young adults say their parents need health care coverage, too.
Leaders From 13 States Urge Federal Court To Allow Supervised Injection Sites
The Justice Department has mounted a legal challenge to block the effort, claiming such a site violates federal drug laws and would enable opioid users.
Overnight Explosion Levels North Carolina KFC Restaurant
North Carolina police say nobody was inside a KFC restaurant when it was destroyed in an overnight explosion.
Trump Administration Announces Plans To Shake Up The Kidney Care Industry
President Trump has signed an executive order pushing for sweeping changes in the way kidney disease is treated.
The Famous Big 5 Personality Test Might Not Reveal The True You
The survey gauges people on five traits. It's used to screen applicants for jobs and predict earning potential. But its accuracy may depend on whether you live in a rich country or a poor country.
Greensboro Project Aims To Improve Nurse Workload And Patient Experience
A project in Greensboro has just received a grant to change the way nurses work and patients receive care.
Years After Sexual Assault, Survivors Hounded To Pay Bills For The Rape Kit Exam
Under federal law, people sexually assaulted don't have to pay for their medical forensic exams. Yet some have trouble getting the hospitals or collection agencies to stop dunning them for payment.