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.
Mother gives birth to two sets of twins in same year
Doctors say Florida woman had better chance of winning the lottery than giving birth to two sets of twins in one year.
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.
Patients push limits for clues to chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is one of medicine’s most vexing mysteries. Now doctors at the National Institutes of Health are using volunteers like Ault for a unique study that pushes their limits in search of what’s stealing all their energy.
America's cancer death rate sees biggest-ever one-year decline, group says
The overall cancer death rate has been falling about 1.5 percent a year since 1991.
American families pay $8,000 ‘poll tax’ to cover health care costs, economists argue
The U.S. health care system is the most expensive in the world, and its cost far surpasses that of other high-income nations.