Magic mushrooms to treat depression? This Peter Thiel-backed startup just got FDA okay to begin trials
The federal agency has approved psychedelic magic mushrooms for a depression trial.
Fiat Chrysler recalls vans, SUVs to fix spongy brakes
Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 minivans and SUVs worldwide to fix a brake problem that can cause longer stopping distances.
Ford recalls electric car power cables due to fire risk
Ford is recalling the charging cords for more than 50,000 plug-in hybrid and electric cars in North America because they could cause fires in electrical outlets.
Edmunds rounds up today's top hybrids
The Toyota Prius may be synonymous with hybrids, but shopping for a gas-electric car is no longer a choice between that and a handful of also-rans.
Amazon hires superstar cardiologist, deepens dive into health care
The high-profile doctor suggested the company has far-reaching health care aims.
FDA extends shelf life of some EpiPens: Alex Azar
The decision was made to curtail a shortage of the life-saving medication for those with severe allergies.
Walmart, Anthem partner for over-the-counter drugs
The new program will allow Medicare Advantage customers to purchase over-the-counter meds from Walmart stores.
US health secretary says agency has power to eliminate drug rebates
The former top executive at drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co is trying to deliver on President Donald Trump's promises to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Americans.
ReWalk robotic exoskeleton allows veterans to walk again
The VA revised its national policy to expand access to exoskeleton medical devices.
Number of drug overdoses is staggering: Kennedy
FBN’s Kennedy on drug overdoses in the United States.
US approves new generic competitor to EpiPen
U.S. health officials have approved a new generic version of EpiPen, the emergency allergy medication.
FDA approves Teva’s generic EpiPen, rivaling Mylan version
Approval comes amid a U.S. shortage of EpiPens according to the FDA.
Chipotle to retrain workers after Ohio illnesses
Chipotle says it will retrain all restaurant employees on food safety procedures after Ohio heath officials said tests tied to one store came back positive for a disease that occurs when food is left at unsafe temperatures.
Best Buy acquires Jitterbug maker, targets elderly health market
The $800 million GreatCall deal is Best Buy’s largest ever.
Chinese vice governor, mayor fired over vaccine scandal
Chinese leaders have fired two deputy provincial governors, a mayor and other officials after revelations of misconduct by the country's second-biggest maker of rabies triggered a public outcry.
Germany's Bayer says it can start integrating Monsanto
German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG says it can now start integrating U.S. seed and weed-killer maker Monsanto Co. after completing the required sale of some of its crop science business.
Warren Buffett's firm adds to Apple, Teva investments
Investor Warren Buffett's company added to its stakes in Apple and Israeli drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals in the second quarter while tweaking several of its other stock investments.
Blue light from phones, tablets can impair your vision, study finds
The University of Toledo published a study about the effects of blue light from phones on eyes.
Blue light from phones, tablets could accelerate blindness: Study
The impact of the blue light from phones, tablets
South Korea bans driving BMWs under recall due to fires
South Korea will ban driving recalled BMWs that haven't received safety checks following dozens of fires the German automaker has blamed on a faulty exhaust gas component.















