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The Supreme Court rejected challenges from six major drug companies, allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription prices for millions of Americans. This landmark decision marks a major victory for affordable healthcare.
Two Missouri graduates walked away from years of addiction through a transformative court program. Travis Sutton and Alicia McCullough now step forward into futures built on recovery and hope.
Two Nigerian courts have sentenced operators of unlicensed pharmacies to jail, marking a major victory in the fight against fake medicines that threaten public health. The rulings send a powerful message that selling drugs without proper credentials won't be tolerated.
After months of dedication, a Lawrence County veteran is graduating from a specialized treatment program that offers veterans a path to recovery instead of incarceration. Cory Alan Jacks will be honored at the court's third graduation ceremony on February 26.
Twenty-five young women in Liberia just completed a comprehensive drug rehabilitation program, gaining new skills and a fresh start at life. Their graduation marks another milestone for a center helping people break free from addiction with dignity and hope.
A rural Indiana hospital is using a federal drug discount program to keep cancer patients in treatment and seniors from choosing between groceries and prescriptions. Good Samaritan Hospital has redirected over $340,000 in savings directly to patients who couldn't afford care. ##
A federal judge ruled the government must release $5 billion in charging station funds, clearing the way for states to build nationwide electric vehicle infrastructure. Twenty states sued after the administration froze the program, leaving them to cover costs for approved projects.
Maryland just became one of the first states to put a hard limit on prescription drug prices, slashing the cost of a common diabetes medication. Starting January 2027, patients and government programs will pay no more than $204 for a month's supply of Jardiance.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
After years of waiting, communities in South Sudan's rural Western Equatoria State are finally getting their day in court through a groundbreaking mobile justice program. Starting next month, traveling courts will bring legal resolution to 35 pending cases, including crimes that have left victims waiting years for accountability.
A new treatment court facility in Cobb County, Georgia is giving people fighting addiction a real shot at recovery with counseling, therapy, and support all under one roof. The program has already graduated over 1,500 people with recidivism rates as low as 0-11%, compared to nearly 50% for those without treatment.
Mental health courts in Illinois are offering treatment instead of jail time for people with mental illness. While half of participants graduate and transform their lives, advocates say the program needs better funding and wider access.
Whitfield County's new dual-track treatment court helps people tackle both addiction and mental health challenges together. After 116 overdoses in 2025, judges are changing lives with weekly support instead of years-long probation.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
Nearly three out of four people completed treatment through Pennsylvania's mental health courts in 2024, offering hope for those struggling with mental illness in the justice system. The program connects people to care instead of incarceration.
AI company Anthropic is launching a drug discovery program focused on diseases that big pharmaceutical companies typically ignore. The effort pairs hands-on research with new AI tools designed to help drugmakers accelerate treatment development.
Over 250 bishops joined forces in Harare to launch an initiative tackling drug abuse, poverty, and social challenges through faith-based community programs. The African Zionist Churches Association is bringing practical solutions like job training and counseling to communities hit hardest by substance abuse.
Millions of Medicare patients will soon access weight loss medications for just $50 a month through a new federal program. The 18-month pilot marks the first time Medicare will help pay for drugs prescribed solely for obesity.
Nearly half of Medicare cancer patients hit their annual drug cost cap, with a third doing so in January alone. A new 2025 program lets them spread these payments across the year instead of facing thousands in upfront costs.
ProPublica's free Rx Inspector tool now lets anyone trace generic medications to their factories and see safety records. Doctors, researchers, and patients are using it to make better decisions about the drugs they prescribe and take.
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