The Hill Stories
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California Gets Go-Ahead To Vote On Marijuana Legalization
Californians are set to decide whether to make recreational marijuana use legal, as other Western states have done. -
Divided Supreme Court Rejects Family Pharmacy's Religious Claim
A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by a family-owned pharmacy that cited Christian beliefs in objecting to providing emergency contraceptives to women. -
This Medication Could Reduce Risk Of Unintentional Opioid Overdose
Researchers show how prescribing naloxone to patients who receive opioids for chronic pain can help lower their risk for an overdose. -
What Canada Can Learn From Other Countries That Have Legalized Pot
Here's what Canadians can learn from marijuana possession laws in other countries as they begin to legalize recreational use of marijuana. -
Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Texas Abortion Law
The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory to abortion rights advocates, striking down a Texas law imposing strict regulations on abortion doctors and facilities. -
Arizona Says It Has Run Out Of Drugs For Executions
State lawyers said on Friday that the Arizona Department of Corrections has not been able to replace its supply of the sedative midazolam. -
State Opioid Laws Don't Do Much For The Disabled
New study suggests laws aimed to drive down opioid use and overdose are "weak and slow," especially among Medicare's disabled beneficiaries. -
Teaching Driverless Cars Who To Kill
When the worst happens, should autonomous vehicles minimize deaths or protect passengers at all cost? Looks like we still can't make up our minds. -
Mandatory Treatment For Drug Addiction Might Do More Harm Than Good
Why mandatory drug treatment is backfiring. -
Justice Dept. Unveils 'Largest Known Takedown Ever' To Combat Medicare Fraud
To find patients, the Justice Department alleges clinic operators and recruiters targeted poor drug addicts and offered them narcotics. -
The Public Health Issue That Matters Most To US Adults
Health issues can be overshadowed in the general election, but voters care more than politicians may think. -
A Free Meal Might Nudge Your Doctor Into Prescribing Brand Name Drugs
A new study finds that even a simple industry-sponsored meal can nudge doctors into prescribing more brand-name drugs.
