WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis. The proposal could overhaul the ...

Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised. Officials in 32 states and other jurisdictions have been using texts, voicemails, snail mail, ...

COVID-19 activity in the region rose in the past week, though remaining relatively low, state data showed Tuesday. Iron County recorded 15 new confirmed virus positives since Feb. 14, up five from the previous week, according to figures posted Tuesday on the Michigan Department of Health and ...

COVID-19 activity in the region again stayed relatively low in the past week, state data showed Tuesday. Both Dickinson and Iron counties recorded 10 new confirmed cases since Feb. 7, up two for Dickinson but down four for Iron County from the previous week, according to figures posted ...

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. Sexual violence, suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior and other mental ...

COVID-19 activity in the region held relatively steady in the past week, state data showed Tuesday. Iron County recorded 14 new confirmed positives since Jan. 31, up two from the previous week, while Dickinson County had eight new cases, the same as the week before, according to figures ...