Drug Overdoses Have Increased Amid The Pandemic
The CDC reported 93,000 people died of a drug overdose in 2020 – the highest yearly total on record – and a majority of those deaths involved opioids.

The science and safety behind newly popular weight loss drugs
Today’s weight loss drugs pull from the science of diabetes treatments. Those have been proven for years to have fewer and less serious side effects.
By Patrick Sison / AP
Amazon launches $5-a-month unlimited prescriptions for Prime members
The retail giant’s RxPass has a prescription list that includes more than 50 common medications.
By Mark Lennihan / AP
Men And Women Given Differing Advice To Treat Heart Disease
Researchers found that heart disease in women has been overlooked and women are less likely than men to be prescribed medication to treat it.
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Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
The daily ritual resembles a race for concert tickets when online sales begin for a major act.
By Elliot Spagat / AP
Tyre Nichols video: Here are some of the key takeaways
A fatal beating. Cries for his mom. Officers cheering each other on. Here are some of the key takeaways from the Tyre Nichols police bodycam footage.
By City of Memphis via AP
Memphis disbands SCORPION Unit after Tyre Nichols' video release
The unit's disbandment comes as protests have spread throughout the city in recent days.
By Gerald Herbert / AP