Mothers Who Lost Children To Addiction Unite To Change Laws
Women whose children have become addicted to opioids are working to change laws around the country. They seek improved access to treatment and reduced stigma.
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Cancer Society Asks Regulators To Limit Insurers' Charges For Key Drugs
Many covered medicines come with high out-of-pocket costs for patients, the American Cancer Society says in a report that calls for restrictions on the tabs insurers can pass along to patients.
Brand-Name Drugs Can Raise Costs Without Boosting Patient Satisfaction
The website Iodine has collected data about consumers' experience with prescription drugs that show generics scored highest among people who take medicines in three popular categories.
In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime
The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.
A Tiny Pill Monitors Vital Signs From Deep Inside The Body
Sensors that work inside the body are gaining new skills. The latest version can track heart rate and respiratory rate, as well as temperature, as it travels through the digestive system.
Is Sex Once A Week Enough For A Happy Relationship?
A study of thousands of people, most in committed relationships, finds that having sex about once a week correlates best with happiness and well-being. More didn't turn out to be better.
Prostate Screening Drops Sharply, And So Do Cancer Cases
A decrease in PSA testing came after a controversial recommendation against routine screening. As a result, many fewer cases of the most common cancer to hit men are being diagnosed, research finds.
Could Atropine Eyedrops Help Reduce Nearsightedness In Children?
Atropine, a medication commonly used to dilate the eyes for exams, can slow nearsightedness in children, a study finds. A dilute solution worked and had fewer side effects like blurry vision.
For The Most Accurate Read, Where Should You Put That Thermometer?
Intensive care units often take temperatures in the armpit, but those can be off by as much as 1.5 degrees. More accurate (and invasive) internal thermometers can help detect hidden infections.
A Genetic Map Hints At What Makes A Brain Human
Differences in the patterns of genes that are turned on in brains of people and mice suggest glial cells may have helped humans develop brains that can acquire language and solve complex problems.