Technology
Telemedicine surging in US but still uncommon | Reuters
Most American adults still get healthcare in person, rather than virtually, according to a new study in JAMA. There were 202,000 telemedicine visits in 2017, up from 206 in 2005.
Public health
Denver trying again for possible 1st US drug injection site | The Washington Post
The Denver City Council approved a measure that would let one supervised injection site open in the city. But first, the site must be approved by the state legislature. If approved, Denver will have the U.S.'s first injection site of its kind.
Juul's new product: less nicotine, more intense vapor | The New York Times
The company, facing scrutiny from the FDA, is lowering the amount of nicotine in its Juul pods. But at the same time, it's making them emit more vapor, which some say will make them more addictive.
Pharmaceuticals
Generic EpiPen not any cheaper than existing version | The Hill
The Trump Administration said the generic EpiPen would be cheaper. But the product costs $300 wholesale, the same as the original version from Mylan.
In other news
Mississippi Senate race: Cindy Hyde-Smith defeats Mike Espy | CBS
Republican Hyde-Smith beat Democrat Mike Espy in the runoff Senate election in Mississippi. The win boosts the Republican Senate majority to 53-47.
