Search For 'Gay Genes' Comes Up Short In Large New Study Researchers have long hoped to find out if genes contribute to sexual orientation. A new study of genetic data from thousands of people hints there may be some link, but it's still far from clear. Richard Harris
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm On Risk Of Marijuana Addiction And Harm As more than 30 states have liberalized marijuana laws, the use and potency of the drug have increased. The surgeon general says there's no safe amount of marijuana for adolescents and pregnant women. Allison Aubrey
Bill Of The Month: Estimate For Cost Of Hernia Surgery Misses The Mark Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. But even when you do so, estimates from insurers, hospitals and doctors can be unreliable. Rachel Bluth
Purdue Pharma Considers Converting To A Public Trust Amid Lawsuits Over Opioid Crisis NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Charles Tatelbaum, director at Tripp Scott law firm, about what the Purdue Pharma settlement would mean for the company, the plaintiffs and the Sackler family.
Drug Firms Accused Of Fueling Opioid Crisis In Talks To Reach Legal Settlements Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other drug firms accused of fueling the nation's opioid epidemic are in talks trying to reach legal settlements that could reach tens of billions of dollars. Brian Mann
Several Big Drug Companies Considering Massive Settlements To Resolve Opioid Suits Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic. Brian Mann
Seattle's oldest homeless camp is on the move again — to Tukwila Tent City 3's residents know the moving routine. But that doesn't make it much easier. Casey Martin
The National Impact Of Oklahoma's Opioid Case A court order that Johnson and Johnson pay Oklahoma $572 million for its role in the opioid crisis is good news for the other state and local governments bringing cases against the opioid industry. Brian Mann
Researching Medical Marijuana May Soon Get Easier Current federal law limits scientists trying to study the health effects of marijuana to plants from one farm in Mississippi. The DEA says it will begin moving on applications for new growers. Will Stone
Federal Judge Blocks Parts Of Missouri Law That Bans Abortions After 8 Weeks The legislation does have an exemption for medical emergencies, but not for victims of rape or incest. The judge halted it a day before it was slated to take effect. Bobby Allyn