What to read around the web today

• As opioid crisis intensified, many family doctors found promotional pitches were very good. STAT Plus
• The cascading consequences of the worst disease ever. The Atlantic
• Scientists ♥ their emojis, but it's complicated. NPR
• A longtime health care investor recalls the insulin bong, praises discipline in valuations, and looks to South America. STAT Plus
• South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects. Associated Press