Nobel Laureate Fears U.S. Politics Could Undermine Science

David Keyton and Jim Heintz / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2017 Michael Rosbash, an American scientist who shared this year's Nobel Prize for medicine, bluntly criticized political developments at home in his address at the awards' gala banquet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In Opioid Crisis, Insurers Limit Less Addictive Meds

Katie Thomas / The New York Times, and Charles Ornstein / ProPublica Sep 20, 2017 Drug companies and doctors have been accused of fueling the epidemic, but the role of insurance companies is under scrutiny too. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Revolutionary Medicine: The Change We Need

By Michael Pappas Sep 12, 2017 Our for-profit health care system must be restructured and focus on the “social determinants of health." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Liberals Provide Ammunition Against Single-Payer

By Margaret Flowers, MD / Health Over Profit for Everyone Aug 8, 2017 A recent article in The Nation by Joshua Holland on liberal opposition to Medicare for all begs a response. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Take the Generic Drug—Unless Insurers Say No, Patients Told

By Charles Ornstein / ProPublica, and Katie Thomas / The New York Times Aug 7, 2017 Some pharmaceutical companies are cutting deals with insurers to favor brand-name products over cheaper versions. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Scientists Successfully ‘Edit’ Human DNA for the First Time

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2017 A team of U.S. and South Korean scientists correct a disease-causing mutation in human embryos. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates

By Marshall Allen / ProPublica Jul 19, 2017 Hospitals and pharmacies are required to discard expired drugs, no matter how costly or vital they are. Meanwhile, the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

How Two Common Medications Became One Specialty Pill Worth $455 Million

By Marshall Allen / ProPublica Jun 27, 2017 Here's another reason Americans pay too much for health care. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

John Oliver Has a Message for Vaccine Skeptics, Including President Trump (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host debunks the myth that vaccinations pose a threat to the children who receive them. The "Last Week Tonight" host debunks the myth that vaccinations pose a threat to the children who receive them. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

America’s Other Drug Problem

By Marshall Allen / ProPublica May 2, 2017 Every year nursing homes nationwide flush, burn or throw out tons of valuable prescription medications. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Six ‘Miracle’ Drugs Big Pharma Now Regrets

By Martha Rosenberg / AlterNet Oct 30, 2016 Are you depressed? It may have less to do with your mood than with your pills for birth control, high blood pressure, hair loss or even antibiotics, according to new research. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Rapid Burnout, Dissatisfaction of U.S. Doctors Threatens Public Health Crisis

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 29, 2016 Half of U.S. physicians are “disengaged, burned out, and demoralized and plan to either retire, cut back on work hours, or seek non-clinical roles,” according to a new survey.Half of physicians nationwide are “disengaged, burned out, and demoralized and plan to either retire, cut back on work hours, or seek non-clinical roles,” according to a new survey. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )