Major ransomware attack strikes busy hospital system, prompting canceled operations and appointments
Some of London’s busiest hospitals canceled operations and other appointments Tuesday after a ransomware attack, the region's health service confirmed.
Pfizer sees lung cancer drug topping $1 billion in sales following impressive 5-year data
Pfizer expects its cancer drug Lorbrena to top $1 billion in annual sales by 2030 after most patients treated for a form of lung cancer had no disease progression after five years.
Running low on Ozempic or another weight loss drug? A new tracker can help
Telehealth company Ro has rolled out a new tool to track the supply of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy across the U.S., as patients struggle with shortages.
EU approves $1.5B joint hydrogen project, $1.1B joint health care project
EU regulators approved both a $1.52 billion joint hydrogen project funded by seven EU countries and a $1.1 billion joint health care project funded by six EU countries.
Hims & Hers rolls out weight-loss shots much cheaper than Ozempic, Wegovy
Health and wellness company Hims & Hers announced Monday that it is introducing injectable weight-loss drugs at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy.
Pharma giant adds Israel to list of Middle East markets after omission raises questions
Johnson & Johnson has added Israel to its Customer Connect order management website after questions rose over why it was excluded while "Palestine" was not.
UnitedHealth CEO details cyberattack root, working 24/7 to 'fix this'
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty testified before a Senate committee on Monday, revealing new details about a cyberattack on the company that has disrupted systems for months.
Ozempic maker fires back at Bernie Sanders over claim that the weight loss drug company 'ripped off' Americans
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk is disputing Sen. Bernie Sanders' claim that the weight loss drug can be produced for Americans at a fraction of its current price.
Princess Kate Middleton's cancer announcement: Full Statement
After months of speculation, Princess Kate Middleton disclosed she is being treated for cancer. See and read her address to the world.
Danger ahead: CBO says debt will consume 166% of GDP in 30 years
The CBO released a report showing that the national debt will rise to unprecedented levels over the next three decades despite recent deficit reduction efforts.
First Neuralink patient plays chess with brain chip implant in new video
The first patient to receive one of Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chips showed how he can control a laptop computer with his thoughts in a video livestream.
Nvidia announces AI-powered health care 'agents' that outperform nurses — and cost $9 an hour
Nvidia has partnered with artificial intelligence health care company Hippocratic AI to develop an "agent" that outperforms nurses on phone calls with patients.
Tennessee bill proposed would require pharmacies to inform customers of lowest prescription prices
Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require pharmacies to inform customers of the lowest price available for their prescriptions.
President Biden to release budget proposal with tax and spending policies
President Joe Biden is set to unveil his budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 that is expected to include tax and spending policies that will form part of his re-election platform.
Salesforce's CEO Marc Benioff sends Hawaii hospitals a $150M gift
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is giving hospitals in the Aloha State a hefty donation of $150 million. Hawai'i Pacific Health and Hilo Medical Center are the recipients.
Walgreens, CVS slammed by pro-life groups over ‘dangerous’ decision to sell abortion pill
Pro-life groups have pushed back against Walgreens and CVS stores' decision to begin selling the abortion pill mifepristone this month, calling it "shameful."
CVS, Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill this month
The companies said last year they planned to offer the pill following the FDA's decision to allow retail pharmacies to sell mifepristone in the country for the first time.
Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about eye products that are being recalled over concerns that they could pose a risk of infection.
More Americans taking Ozempic will boost the US economy, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs analysts said in a note to clients that widespread use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could help to boost U.S. economic growth.
Pharmacies scramble to serve sick customers as 'nation-state' blamed for ongoing cyberattack outage
Change Healthcare says a "cyber security issue" affecting operations at U.S. pharmacies nationwide is still ongoing Friday.