FDA Approves New Hepatitis C Drug That Could Save Millions of Lives

FDA approves new hepatitis C drug that could save millions of lives
Dr. Donald Jensen of the University of Chicago said he's optimistic that new drugs like Sovaldi will increase treatment of the disease, which is blamed for 15,000 U.S. deaths per year. “I'm hoping that these new, less toxic therapies will drive more … Read more on New Pittsburgh Courier

Manning's marvels cover up problems
Before the season even started, the Broncos lost Elvis Dumervil to the Baltimore Ravens in the infamous fax fiasco that made him a surprising free agent, Von Miller to a six-game drug suspension, John Elway's top two lieutenants to drunken driving … Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette

A hazy future: Heroin usage on the rise in Carroll
They grabbed national attention as grieving parents appeared on ABC's “20/20” news program and “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” sharing the story of how their children became addicted to heroin, some of whom overdosed and died. And they ….. It's a trend … Read more on Carroll County Times

Unfathomable! Why Is One Commission Trying to Close California's Largest …
… time she was a teenager, Williams was constantly getting into trouble on the streets of San Francisco's Fillmore District. Her abuse of drugs and alcohol, along with a difficult family life, would lead her into the juvenile justice system, drug … Read more on City Watch