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News - 2017
Rio Is Stuck With Big Bills And Vacant Venues After Hosting The Olympics
By STEPHEN WADE
02.10.17 | 9:55 am
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Prescription painkillers should not be a first-choice for treating common ailments like back pain and arthritis, according to new federal guidelines designed to reshape how doctors prescribe drugs like OxyContin and Vicodin. Amid an epidemic of addiction and abuse tied to these powerful opioids drugs, the CDC is urging general doctors to try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter pain medications before turning to painkillers for chronic pain. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Prescription painkillers should not be a first-choice for treating common ailments like back pain and arthritis, according to new federal guidelines designed to reshape how doctors prescribe drugs like OxyContin and Vicodin. Amid an epidemic of addiction and abuse tied to these powerful opioids drugs, the CDC is urging general doctors to try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter pain medications before turning to painkillers for chronic pain. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
Pharmacies Thrive Selling Opioids For Depressed Small Town Pain
By Phil Galewitz and KAISER HEALTH NEWS
02.10.17 | 10:07 am
FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Prescription painkillers should not be a first-choice for treating common ailments like back pain and arthritis, according to new federal guidelines designed to reshape how doctors prescribe drugs like OxyContin and Vicodin. Amid an epidemic of addiction and abuse tied to these powerful opioids drugs, the CDC is urging general doctors to try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter pain medications before turning to painkillers for chronic pain. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) FILE - This Feb. 19, 2013, file photo, shows OxyContin pills arranged for a photo at a pharmacy in Montpelier, Vt. Prescription painkillers should not be a first-choice for treating common ailments like back pain and arthritis, according to new federal guidelines designed to reshape how doctors prescribe drugs like OxyContin and Vicodin. Amid an epidemic of addiction and abuse tied to these powerful opioids drugs, the CDC is urging general doctors to try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter pain medications before turning to painkillers for chronic pain. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
Pharmacies Thrive Selling Opioids For Depressed Small Town Pain
By Phil Galewitz and KAISER HEALTH NEWS
02.10.17 | 10:15 am
Reports: US Officials Say Flynn Did Talk Russia Sanctions Before Inauguration
By Caitlin Mac Neal
02.10.17 | 10:26 am
Trump Rails Against Court’s ‘Disgraceful’Decision Against Him
By Matt Shuham
02.10.17 | 10:38 am
Five Charts With Some Bad News For Trump Policies
By Matt Shuham
02.10.17 | 11:02 am
Dems Question Whether Flynn Should Serve Amid New Reports On Russia Calls
By Caitlin Mac Neal
02.10.17 | 11:45 am
Martin Sheen Backs Pal’s Election Bid For Pennsylvania Judge
By Associated Press
02.10.17 | 11:50 am
House Oversight Committee Gives Public Special Lines For Trump Complaints
By Tierney Sneed
02.10.17 | 12:02 pm
WATCH LIVE: Trump And Japanese PM Hold Joint Press Conference At 1 PM ET
By Matt Shuham
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