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Opioid Bill Reframes Addiction As A Health Problem, Not A Crime
The Senate bill, an amalgam of more than a dozen proposals, will expand access to medication-assisted treatment. It also will encourage police to send drug users to treatment rather than to jail.
Workplaces Can Be Particularly Stressful For Disabled Americans, Poll Finds
Many disabled adults want to work — and many do. But a survey shows that a workplace can be particularly stressful for them, and workplaces may not be doing enough to lower the stress.
Senate Expected To Pass Broad Bill To Address Opioid Epidemic
The Senate is set to vote on a measure to target the growing epidemic of opioid addictions. The bill has many new policies and initiatives, but it doesn't come with money to put them into practice.
Thirsty? New Study Links Good Hydration To Slimmer Waistlines
A new study finds people who are well-hydrated have lower body weights and lower odds of obesity. It adds evidence to the theory that drinking lots of water may help in weight management.
Red Tape Leaves Some Low-Income Toddlers Without Health Insurance
Despite government policies designed to encourage health coverage for these children, many families are thwarted by confusing rules and regulations, advocacy groups say.
Things Are Dire In South Sudan But Aid Workers See Signs Of Hope
Amid gunfire and grenades, aid workers struggle to provide food, water and health care to the residents of Juba.
Anti-Trafficking Activists Share Phone Pix Of Victims They Have Rescued
Says one activist: "They tell us, 'Because of you, we are breathing free air.' "
HHS Report Says Obamacare Plans Are Cheaper Than They Look
The deductibles that most people actually pay are much lower than those advertised because of subsidies, according to a report released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Overworked Americans Aren't Taking The Vacation They've Earned
And they're not unplugging from email and text messages when they do get away, an NPR poll finds. "So they're taking their stress along with them wherever they go," says a Harvard scientist.