FDA Proposes Cutting Nicotine Amounts In Cigarettes, Targeting Addiction
It would be the first time in the agency's history that it has sought to regulate the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.
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There's Great News — And Grim News — In The Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The epidemic is always changing. Here's a look at some of the latest trends.
FDA Wants To Lower Nicotine In Tobacco Cigarettes
The FDA announces a new approach to regulating the amount of nicotine in tobacco cigarettes. NPR's Rob Stein tells Rachel Martin that research shows there may be a non-addictive level of nicotine.
Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care
Rachel Martin talks with Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado about what Democrats plan to do after Senate Republicans failed to pass their latest health care bill.
For Decades These Caregivers Helped Patients, Families Through Illness And Death
When the Rev. Noel Hickie and Marcia Hilton began working in hospice care, neither was sure they were cut out for the job. But they realized they could help families process grief and make things OK.
Repeal-And-Replace Effort In Senate Still Dominated By Confusion
Republicans headed into an all-night session in an uncomfortable position where the only legislation they can potentially pass is a bill most senators oppose.
10K Tourists Must Evacuate North Carolina Island
Ten thousand tourists have been ordered to evacuate a North Carolina island following a power outage.
Senate Republicans Continue Effort To Pass Health Care Law
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell forced Republicans to take a vote on a measure that would have repealed parts of Obamacare and saw that effort fail. The Senate will continue those efforts.
Montana Governor Says Why He Signed Letter To Reject Health Care Law
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Governor of Montana, Democrat Steve Bullock, about a bipartisan letter he signed to with his colleagues to oppose the "skinny repeal" of the Affordable Care Act.
Slug Slime Inspires Scientists To Invent Sticky Surgical Glue
The words "strong" and "inspiring" are not usually assigned to garden slugs. But slug slime inspired materials scientists to invent a new kind of adhesive that could one day help heal human wounds.