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Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent's 'last resort' has consequences

Prison for forced addiction treatment? A parent's 'last resort' has consequences

Thousands of Massachusetts residents have been committed to treatment for addiction against their will. Some families say locking up addicts in prison isn't treatment. Others say it saves lives.
by Deborah Becker

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Amid opioid prescriber crackdown, health officials reach out to pain patients

Amid opioid prescriber crackdown, health officials reach out to pain patients

After dozens of health care workers were charged with illegally prescribing opioids in Appalachia, local health agencies are trying to make sure chronic pain patients don't fall through the cracks.
by Blake Farmer

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A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

A promising anti-HIV drug poses a dilemma

The medication is very effective, but there's concern it might cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant woman. Different countries address that issue in very different ways.
by Susan Brink

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How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

How many cherries in frozen pie? FDA may soon drop rules

President Trump may soon be able to claim a sweet victory for his deregulation push, with officials preparing to get rid of the decades-old rules for frozen cherry pies.
by Associated Press

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High-deductible health policies linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment

High-deductible health policies linked to delayed diagnosis and treatment

Her employer offered only a high-deductible health plan; that meant she'd have to pay up to $6,000 out of pocket each year. Advocates for patients say this sort of underinsurance is snatching lives.
by Erika Stallings

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Minnesota health disparities narrowing but still a concern

Minnesota Community Measurement says health care disparities persisted in 2018 between people enrolled in state-run health insurance programs and residents with other types of health insurance.
by Mark Zdechlik

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How well do workplace wellness programs work?

How well do workplace wellness programs work?

These job-based programs can motivate employees to make some changes in behavior, research finds, but don't seem to move the dial on workers' health status or employer spending on health care.
by Julie Appleby

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