Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants. Kim Malcolm
Colorado Caps Insulin Co-Pays At $100 For Insured Residents A new law, signed by the governor earlier this week, is aimed at helping diabetics afford the lifesaving medication. Vanessa Romo
Trump Administration's Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What 'Sex' Means The Health and Human Services Department has proposed to end Obama-era rules that protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. That could impact the Trump administration's plan to fight HIV. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Trump Administration Proposes Eliminating Protections For Transgender People In ACA The Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal to end Obama-era rules protecting transgender people from discrimination in health care. Selena Simmons-Duffin
At $2.1 Million, New Gene Therapy Is The Most Expensive Drug Ever The Food and Drug Administration approved a new gene therapy for a rare but devastating genetic disorder. The drugmaker says the cost is worth it because it's a one-time treatment that saves lives. Rob Stein
After North Seattle's HIV outbreak, are other areas at risk? After a cluster of HIV infections in North Seattle, some outreach workers worry about the County's ability to stay ahead of the virus. Patricia Murphy
In Midst Of Opioid Crisis, FDA May Block New Addiction Drug From Market A quirk in the law gives an older opioid addiction treatment "orphan drug" status — and a period of exclusive market access. That may prevent some new therapies from reaching patients for years. Alison Kodjak
Trump Administration Proposes Rule To Reverse Protections For Transgender Patients A federal agency issued a proposed rule Friday that rolls back Obama-era protections for transgender patients. Advocates for transgender people say the rule leaves them vulnerable to discrimination. Carmel Wroth
OPINION: Why Ditching Processed Foods Won't Be Easy — The Barriers To Cooking From Scratch Though a new study shows that eating unprocessed food is healthier, home-cooked meals require resources that food experts take for granted, such as money and time, the authors of a new book argue. Sarah Bowen
Why The Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo Keeps Getting Worse Efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo face a daunting obstacle: A multitude of local and national players are using the disease as a weapon in their struggle for power. Nurith Aizenman
