Quest Diagnostics says nearly 12 million patients may have been affected by data breach
Quest Diagnostics said Monday nearly 12 million patients’ personal information, including social security numbers and credit card information, may have been compromised after one of its billing collections providers experienced a data breach.
Liz Weston: What will long-term care cost you?
Many people are frightened of long-term care costs — for good reason.
China aims to disrupt America’s ability to make its own medicine
A new warning and national security concern is emerging with the U.S. reliance on China for prescription drugs.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli sues over ouster from company
Imprisoned pharmaceutical entrepreneur Martin Shkreli has sued three executives at a company he started, saying they illegally ousted him and defrauded the company of millions of dollars.
New college grads see health insurance as best employee benefit at job, survey shows
Paid time off, 401(k) match and help with paying off student loans are nice work perks, but the majority of new college grads say health insurance is the best employee benefit, a study showed.
US agency probes effectiveness of 2014 GM seat belt recall
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating whether a 5-year-old General Motors seat belt recall fixed the problem.
Johnson & Johnson will settle Oklahoma opioid trial, attorney says
Johnson & Johnson is on trial in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit launched by the state of Oklahoma in the country’s first ever opioid trial.
On the Money: Mainstream autos get driver-monitoring devices
Would you pay more for a car or SUV that warns you if you're falling asleep or not paying attention behind the wheel?
Vaping is not safe: Kick the habit, Dr. Mike recommends
E-cigarette flavors could be bad for your heart, a study shows.
Physician burnout is costing US $4.6 billion every year, study claims
Doctors are burning out at a faster rate than the average American worker, and it’s costing billions of dollars every year, a new study revealed.
Vaping is not safe: Dr. Mikhail Varshavski
New medical study on vaping
People spent $1.9B on brain training apps in 2018, data shows
More people are engaging in cognitive training thanks to smartphone apps.
Social Security: What is the best age to begin collecting?
Here’s a list of some little-known Social Security benefits. Putting your knowledge to good use can make a big difference in your retirement income.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert recovering after stroke symptoms
Billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert is recovering after suffering symptoms of a stroke and seeking hospital care.
Colorado insulin price cap: A look at how much prices have increased
Colorado on Wednesday passed a bill to cap the co-pay cost of insulin to $100 a month regardless of what drug manufacturers are charging, becoming the first state to implement a law that combats the rising cost of the drug.
Health tax splits California amid need for Trump's approval
California lawmakers are headed toward a confrontation with Gov. Gavin Newsom over whether to keep a tax that can generate nearly $2 billion for low-income health benefits but means approval from the Trump administration amid a feud between state and federal officials.
Business Highlights
___ CEOs get $800,000 pay raise, leaving workers further behind NEW YORK (AP) — Pay for CEOs at the biggest U.S. companies climbed 7% last year, widening the chasm between the top executives and their workers, whose pay didn't rise as quickly.
FDA okays $2 million drug, most expensive ever
The most expensive medicine ever treats a rare condition called spinal muscular atrophy.
Democrats unveil plan for a public health insurance option
A coalition of Connecticut Democrats, including Gov. Ned Lamont and top legislative leaders, announced Thursday they have reached consensus on legislation that could lead to a public health insurance option for people and small businesses by 2022.
Pelosi's infrastructure 'sabotage': Blessing in disguise for Trump?
While of course our crumbling roads and bridges need repair and upgrades, how can America afford a $2T infrastructure package?














