A Call For More Research On Cancer's Environmental Triggers Scientists are making progress in identifying environmental hazards that contribute to cancer. Researchers say many cases could be avoided if the work is accelerated. Elaine Schattner
NPR reports on Seattle's 'visible homeless' and 'Seattle is Dying' Some prosecutors are less inclined to seek jail time for offenses committed by people with mental illness or drug problems. But public frustration is growing in Seattle. Martin Kaste
Reckitt Benckiser Agrees To Pay $1.4 Billion In Opioid Settlement The deal to resolve all U.S. federal investigations and claims is the biggest drug industry settlement so far stemming from the nation's deadly opioid epidemic. Brian Mann
As Its Drug Pricing Plans Fall Through, Trump Administration Turns To Congress To Act It was a tough week for the agency in charge of implementing Trump's ambitious plans to reduce drug costs. The administration rolled back one plan and had another shot down in court. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Leaders From 13 States Urge Federal Court To Allow Supervised Injection Sites The Justice Department has mounted a legal challenge to block the effort, claiming such a site violates federal drug laws and would enable opioid users. Bobby Allyn
She needed answers about pregnancy. So she wrote them herself So Angela Garbes did her own research and wrote a book about it John O'Brien
Tupperware writes us a surprising email about a needle disposal story Last week, KUOW reporter Anna Boiko-Weyrauch reported on what to do with discarded needles. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
California Is 1st State To Offer Health Benefits To Adult Undocumented Immigrants Expanding health benefits to more undocumented immigrants was praised by state Democrats, but some Republicans worried about California becoming a "magnet" for migrants in search of coverage. Bobby Allyn
The Affordable Care Act Is On Trial Again — This Time In Louisiana Oral arguments wrapped up Tuesday in New Orleans in a closely-watched lawsuit that could eventually decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Looking Back On The Many Times The Affordable Care Act Has Been Challenged The Affordable Care Act is on trial again — this time at a federal appeals court in Louisiana. It's the latest in a string of challenges to the healthcare overhaul since President Obama signed it.