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Court says deals to protect drug patents can be challenged
Scott Tong Jun 17, 2013
Makers of patented drugs sometimes pay generic drug makers not to copy their drugs when they go off patent, allowing them to keep charging high prices. The U.S. Supreme Court says the FTC can challenge such deals.
What a star's suspension would mean to a baseball team's bottom line
Sabri Ben-Achour Jun 5, 2013
Major League Baseball is reportedly on the verge of slapping long suspensions on some start players. How would that impact the finances of America's pastime?
FDA to consider lifting safety warnings on Avandia, but is it too little, too late?
Dan Gorenstein Jun 5, 2013
The FDA is expected to take another look at controversial diabetes drug Avandia after researchers at Duke have concluded the drug doesn't increase the risk of cardiovascular death as previously reported.
Legalize it, but tax it! Colorado seeks to regulate marijuana sales
Sabri Ben-Achour May 9, 2013
Last year, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. Now it’s decided how to regulate it. The legislature approved a 25 percent tax on the sale of marijuana among other requirements.
Helping drug addicts kick the habit six months at a time
Dan Gorenstein Mar 25, 2013
A new drug, in the final stages of approval by the FDA, could make it easier to give addicts medication without using pills and risking abuse.
Forget 'going for the gold', Olympics are a hassle
David Weinberg Feb 22, 2013
The U.S. Olympic Committee has invited 35 mayors to bid for the 2024 Olympics, but the cost of just applying is more than most cities want to spend.
Fiscal cliff nears for baseball players, too
Kai Ryssdal Dec 3, 2012
The curious case of BJ Upton, baseball and the fiscal cliff.
President Obama's drug policy adviser on medical marijuana and enforcement
Kai Ryssdal Nov 29, 2012
The administration's drug policy after the "war on drugs."
As U.S. pot laws evolve, some Mexicans question their policy
Jennifer Collins Nov 27, 2012
Recent votes to legalize marijuana in Colorado and Washington state have some Mexicans calling on their government to reconsider its drug policies.
Eddie Money on drug addiction and show business
Jeremy Hobson Nov 16, 2012
Pop icon, Eddie Money, joins us to share his personal experience and the history of drug addiction in the music industry.
