New Research Suggests Legal Marijuana Could Curb The Opioid Epidemic
In two studies published Monday, researchers found states that legalized medical marijuana saw a decrease in opioid prescriptions.

How a survivor is now helping battle the opioid epidemic
The U.S. reports more opioid deaths than any other country in the world, and organizations around the country are scrambling for solutions.
By Keith Srakocic / AP
Long COVID patients use experimental shot for sense of smell issues
People are traveling from around the world to a Texas center that is testing a pain medication injection as a way to treat loss of smell from COVID.
By Scripps News
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 / APTop Stories

Protests erupt following release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating
The protesters said they intend to remain peaceful, but they wanted to express their support for Nichols and their disgust for the police.
By Gerald Herbert / AP
Minnesota man builds impressive 30-foot-tall snowman in his yard
It's so big that his nose is a traffic cone!
By Scripps News
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
Tyre Nichols died after an encounter with police in Memphis after they pulled him over on Jan. 7.
By Nichols family / AP