Illinois House Leaders Override Governor's Veto On Heroin Addiction Bill
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner partially vetoed the Heroin Crisis Act, which would have cleared the way for Medicaid to fund addiction treatments.
Health & Safety
Most Health Savings Account Owners Stick With Conservative Options
People who have had health savings accounts open longer are more likely to invest their contributions. But only about 5 percent of all account holders do so.
Fasting To The Death: Is It A Religious Rite Or Suicide?
A member of the ancient religion of Jainism who is very sick or very old may opt to stop eating. But India's Supreme Court is weighing a ban on the practice because suicide is illegal by Indian law.
Are Statins Bad For Me? Personalized Medicine Can't Yet Say
Statins made her feel wretched, so she took a DNA test to find out why. But even the doctor with the genetic testing company admits that the test doesn't tell you much more than you already know.
Why Freezing Didn't Keep Sushi Tuna Safe From Salmonella
Freezing is usually considered a way to make raw fish safer. But a recent outbreak of Salmonella in frozen, raw tuna used in sushi across the U.S. highlights the limits of the food-safety technique.
Texas Strives To Lure Mental Health Providers To Rural Counties
In a state where 185 of 254 counties have no psychiatrist, how do you get students to want to become one — and then go to work in underserved areas? A loan repayment program may not be enough.
California Moves To Stop Misuse Of Psychiatric Meds In Foster Care
There's ample evidence that children in foster care often get powerful psychiatric medications when other treatments would be safer and more effective. But those treatments can be hard to get.
Fishing, Cooking And A Yup'ik Upbringing Made Alaska's Health Commissioner
Alaska's health commissioner spends her summers working on policy issues by day and fishing for salmon for the winter on nights and weekends with her family who belong to the Yup'ik people.
Sleep More, Sneeze Less: Increased Slumber Helps Prevent Colds
Just a couple extra hours can make a real difference, a study shows. Adults who slept only five or six hours were four times more likely to get sick when exposed to a common cold virus.
Fall Migration Raises Concerns Of Possible NC Bird Flu Outbreak
North Carolina is bracing for the possibility of a bird flu outbreak. State agriculture officials are holding a series of meetings to educate backyard poultry farmers about the virus.