US military veteran and marijuana advocate pushes 'cultivation therapy'
The man behind the pro-marijuana Veterans group, NEVAUSA, explains how he is helping fellow veterans find relief not just by consuming marijuana and its byproducts, but by the "cultivation therapy" involved with growing it themselves.
Novartis buying US cholesterol drugmaker for $9.7B
The Medicines Company is developing a treatment for "bad" cholesterol.
Target joins Walmart in tainted-lettuce recall as Thanksgiving nears
No deaths have been reported as a result of the E. coli contamination, but five people developed a kidney failure condition.
Lawsuit challenges Medicaid work requirements in Michigan
Four enrollees in Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program filed a lawsuit Friday challenging work requirements that are set to take effect in January.
Romaine salad recall expands amid E. coli outbreak
A total of 40 people in 16 states have been infected from the contamination.
Why this watermelon skin care mask sold out 8 times
Christine Chang discusses founding Glow Recipe and standing out in the beauty market.
Trump administration to consider raising legal vaping age to 21
"We have to take care of our kids, most importantly," the president said.
Trump to allow Florida, other states to import cheaper prescription drugs
President Trump mentioned during a speech last week that he was working on a potential executive order.
Salad product recall over E. coli bacteria impacts 22 states
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination.
Glitch in Medicare drug plan finder could cost consumers
A glitch in Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder can steer unwitting seniors to coverage that costs much more than they need to pay.
Health insurance is becoming more unaffordable for Americans
Over the past decade, the combined cost of premiums and deductibles grew quicker than the median income in every single state, according to a study released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund.
Massachusetts OKs ban on flavored vaping, tobacco products
“This nation-leading step will save lives,” Democratic House Speaker Robert DeLeo said.
School district shuts down to combat rapidly spreading virus
The 14th-largest school district in the state is working to combat a contagious virus that is spreading rapidly across its schools.
Nabisco Cheese Nips recalled over contamination
The recall involves 11 oz. boxes.
Some family doctors ditch insurance for simpler approach
The doctor sees fewer patients and spends more time at each appointment.
Cable and internet industry lobbyists joins fight to block drug price disclosure mandate
The Internet & Television Association has joined a group of drug manufacturers to block drug price disclosure mandate.
Officials: Multistate hepatitis A cases traced to berries
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said in a news release that the outbreak began several weeks ago in Nebraska.
West Virginia attorney general files opioid lawsuit against Endo Health Solutions Inc. and Mallinckrodt LLC
West Virginia is the latest state pursuing lawsuits against major opioid painkiller manufactures.
Doctors who helped make this Pfizer heart drug are now calling out its $225,000 price tag
“We’ve had patients say, ‘I can’t afford it,’ or ‘I don’t want to sacrifice my granddaughter’s education,’” Mayo Clinic cardiologist Martha Grogan said.
Ocean Spray plunges into health food to satiate new appetites
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is dipping into health and wellness.