Truthout
Health
Origins of the Opioid Crisis: Purdue Pharma Knew of OxyContin Abuse in 1996 but Covered It Up
Barry Meier discusses more.
Cities and States Sue Big Pharma Firms That Profited From Peddling Addictive Opioids
Today, drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans under age 50.
Deadlier Than Katrina and 9/11: Hurricane Maria Killed 4,645 in Puerto Rico, 70 Times Official Toll
Trump has so far not responded to the new study.
Republican Proposal Would Rescind Funds That Make Public Housing Safe for Residents
The cuts would also eliminate access to job training programs for residents.
How the Farm Bill Could Erode Part of the Affordable Care Act
The “association” plans for farmers could drive up premiums in the ACA markets.
Deportation Raids Are a Public Health Crisis
Health care providers can no longer remain neutral.
Introduction to Truthout’s ”After the Raid” Series
Introducing a series to ignite a deeper understanding of immigration enforcement.
Rotten and Rat-Infested: The Appalling Food and Health Care Conditions Facing US Prisoners
The conditions of food and healthcare for inmates are sickening -- literally.
For Flint Mother, There’s No Stopping Until All US Kids Have Safe Drinking Water
LeeAnn Walters is developing the largest citizen-led scientific collaboration in US history.
Will Pharmaceutical Companies Ever Be Punished for the Opioid Crisis?
Annual opioid deaths outnumber all of the Americans killed during the Vietnam war.