90% of employees attend work sick: Study
Americans have "too much work" to call out sick, according to a study by Robert Half.
Biogen to buy experimental Alzheimer's, Parkinson's treatment from Pfizer for $75M plus incentives
“This asset is highly complementary to our existing pipeline of potential disease-modifying therapies in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases,” Biogen Chief Medical Officer Alfred Sandrock Jr. said in a statement.
Ex-drug company execs face reckoning in opioid bribery case
The case against company founder John Kapoor and his associates was considered the first that sought to hold an opioid maker and its execs criminally liable for the drug crisis
Payment dispute keeps vet from using prosthetic legs
An Army veteran in Mississippi who served in Vietnam and Iraq says a dispute over payments has left him unable to use a pair of expensive prosthetic legs.
FDA-approved stomach cancer drug sends Blueprint Medicines’ stock up before resettling
Shares were hovering around $82 as of press time.
Jobs putting women in workplace in record numbers
This marks the first time in nearly a decade that females took the majority of the workforce jobs.
Private insurance enrollment in this state decreased by 14,000 after Medicaid expansion
"Ultimately, ObamaCare's Medicaid expansion means taking aware resources from the truly needy," a study found.
Cancer risks prompt FDA to recall more heartburn medication
The FDA has not received any reports of injury or illness related to these recalls.
Eli Lilly to buy biopharma company Dermira for $1.1B
The Indianapolis drugmaker expects to complete the acquisition, which isn't subject to any financing condition, by the end of the first quarter.
Crossfit CEO's Hawaii home listed for $9M. Check out the gym
Greg Glassman has owned the Kauai property since 2016.
As wildfires get worse, smoke spreads, stokes health worries
“I don’t want to have cancer in my 50s because I inhaled smoke in my 30s,” she said.
Mylan recalls drug for heartburn, ulcers over cancer concerns
The same carcinogen found in Zantac was found in some lots of nizatidine.
Undisclosed allergens in two separate food products are being voluntarily recalled
Milk was added to batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Dessert pints made by Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, and walnuts were added into Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic granola made by Purely Elizabeth, the FDA said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes selling California-brand generic drugs
The Golden State may become the first to make its own generic drug labels.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she's 'cancer free'
Ginsburg has survived four rounds of cancer treatment since 1999.
Lizzo health concerns from Jillian Michaels spark outrage
Jillian Michaels was asked about body positivity as it related to celebrities during a recent interview.
Program meant to curb repeat hospital stays fails big test
It looked so promising that the federal government and the MacArthur Foundation gave big bucks to expand it.
Chinese report says illnesses may be from new coronavirus
A preliminary investigation into viral pneumonia illnesses sickening dozens of people in China has identified the possible cause as a new type of coronavirus, state media said Thursday.
Ever-svelter Victoria's Secret 'Angels' drive everyday women to plastic surgeons
Over time, Victoria’s Secret fashion models have become more slender with a decrease in bust, waist, hips and overall dress size.
McDonald's expands beyond its Beyond Meat trial
The Golden Arches will be offering the plant-based burger across 52 restaurants in Canada following its initial rollout in 28 restaurants there at the end of September.