Health Care

China virus death toll passes 130 as US weighs flight ban

The death toll from a new coronavirus in China rose sharply to 132 on Wednesday with nearly 1,500 new cases, heaping pressure on Beijing to control the disease as U.S. officials said the White House was weighing whether to suspend flights to the country.

FDA sends hand sanitizer brand Purell strict warning

the Food and Drug Administration called out the company for posting several claims across the Purell website pages and its social media platforms that the over-the-counter hand sanitizers can be effective against several viruses.

Philips sheds home appliances to sharpen health focus

Philips will complete its transformation to a health technology business with the sale of its domestic appliances division, which no longer fits with the company's range of hospital equipment and personal health products.