Bristol Myers to buy RayzeBio for about $4.1B
The U.S. drugmaker is turning to deals at a time when two of its top drugs, blood cancer treatment Revlimid and blood thinner Eliquis, face generic competition.
Democrats haunted by past support for signature Biden law as seniors face 'dramatic rise' in Medicare costs
Vulnerable Democrats facing tough 2024 races are being haunted by their support for the Inflation Reduction Act as experts say it is causing a "dramatic rise" in Medicare costs.
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
An experimental cancer vaccine being developed by Merck and Moderna, when combined with Keytruda, has been shown to reduce risks from a serious form of skin cancer.
Pharmacies share medical records with police without warrants
The nation's largest pharmacies hand patients' medical records over to law enforcement without requiring a warrant, a congressional inquiry has found.
Pfizer shares sink after it resets 2024 COVID expectations
Pfizer, Inc. on Wednesday forecast 2024 sales that could be as much as $5 billion below Wall Street expectations, driving shares down 9% to a 10-year low.
SmileDirectClub ceases operations after restructuring effort fails
SmileDirectClub, which provided telehealth dentistry services centered on clear aligners for patients, halted its operations on Friday roughly three months after entering bankruptcy.
Doctors using AI-driven devices to help detect seizure activity in patients
Ceribell is an FDA-cleared medical device that features a head strap with 10 electrodes and uses AI to detect whether a patient is experiencing a seizure.
Pfizer scraps twice-daily weight loss pill danuglipron after study shows ‘high rates’ of adverse side effects
Pfizer is shelving development of a twice-daily version of its weight loss drug after a trial proved users reported high rates of adverse side effects.
Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing
Lawmakers in Colorado are expected to pass legislation that bans bias based on “fatphobia" to prevent employers and landlords from discriminating against those who are overweight.
Mississippi family claims funeral home put wrong person in their loved one's casket
The family of Mary Jean Robinson says a Jackson, Mississippi, funeral home made a grave mix-up, placing another dead woman in their loved one's casket wearing her clothes and jewelry.
Military veterans who became Fortune 500 CEOs
A number of people who have served in the armed forces have transitioned into the corporate world. However, a handful have climbed up the later to the helm of their companies.
Chelsea Clinton's VC firm invests in startup that uses AI to accelerate drug development
Chelsea Clinton's venture capital firm, Metrodora Ventures, led a $4 million pre-seed funding round for BioPhy, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to speed up drug development.
Coalition calls on Congress to repeal Biden's prescription drug price controls
More than 40 groups have signed onto a letter asking Congress to end the prescription drug price control scheme included in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Open enrollment season: What to know
Open enrollment is an annual period during which people can sign up for health insurance or change their plans.
Harvard professor reveals the key to lasting happiness: It's 'pretty simple'
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks explains the key to living life to the fullest through the deep understanding of happiness.
Open enrollment is here: Why an HSA is worth it
Open enrollment is offered one time annually and permits most employees to review their healthcare coverage, plans and health savings accounts (HSAs) to maximize their physical, mental and financial well-being.
Family health insurance through work now costs $24,000 a year
Premiums for employer-based health insurance have jumped to an average of $24,000 annually, up 7% from last year according to a new survey. Workers pay around $6,500 of that.
Health care price transparency could save Americans $1T annually
Making it easier for Americans to figure out how much they owe for hospital care could drive down costs and reduce health care spending by $1 trillion.
Employees consider wellness programs at work critical for job choice, report says: 'Rethink a future'
A report from Mindspace found that wellness-enhance offerings in the workplace aren't just good for employee health but can boost workers' motivation and sustain productivity.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tennis great Martina Navratilova shares journey of her dual cancer battle
Martina Navratilova is a fierce and aggressive competitor, skills that became a crucial component to help her overcome the fight against Stage 1 throat and breast cancer.