Abc: Health Headlines
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US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions for Americans over the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids -
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year’s are comparable to battlefield injuries -
Justice Department says Alabama institutionalizes too many children with disabilities
The U.S. Justice Department says Alabama is unnecessarily institutionalizing children with physical disabilities in nursing homes and hospitals -
Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing-in coldest in 40 years
The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather -
At least 30 dead, dozens injured after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcohol