Measles not a disease to mess with, top doctor warns
'About one out of every thousand kids that get measles is going to die from this, and this is an entirely preventable condition,' the Director of the National Institutes of Health said.
California lawmakers propose soda tax, ban on large sugary drinks
Under the bill, restaurants and stores in California would be banned from selling unsealed “sugar-sweetened beverages" bigger than 16 ounces.
Merck to buy immunotherapy developer Immune Design for $300M
Immune Design's treatments help activate the immune system to produce or expand specific immune cells to fight cancer and other diseases.
Driver hurt by air bag shrapnel as investigation drags on
Nearly four years ago, the U.S. government's highway safety agency began investigating air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive of Tennessee when two people were hit by flying shrapnel after crashes.
A look inside Venezuela's treacherous health care system
Venezuela's health care system is in a total state of collapse, according to Venezuelan Dr. Jamie Lorenzo
Trouble at CVS Health long-term care business weighs heavily
CVS Health is topping fourth-quarter earnings forecasts, but the annual outlook from the nation's second-largest drugstore chain is far short of Wall Street expectations.
Trump rebate rule will hike premiums for seniors, CVS Health CEO says
The administration's claim could undercut a key argument from the Trump administration.
CVS Health quarterly revenue rises 12.5%
Revenue rose to $54.42 billion in the quarter from $48.39 billion a year earlier.
Nasal spray developed by Johnson & Johnson may be the key to fighting treatment resistant depression
Nasal spray for depression
Elizabeth Warren proposes universal child care, funded by wealth tax
Elizabeth Warren rolls out universal child care proposal.
US top court rejects Maryland bid to revive drug price-gouging law
Maryland enacted the measure in 2017 after a series of high-profile price hikes by drugmakers.
Trump's drug price plan mixed bag for benefit managers
Publicly Trump and others blast PBMs, but privately the administration is further empowering the industry.
‘Bite’ size vegan toothpaste pills aims to revolutionize dental care industry
Bite size vegan toothpaste
Measles outbreak flares with more than 100 confirmed cases
Measles outbreak in 2019
Biotech CEO blasts Pentagon over funding for experimental PTSD drug
A spokesperson said public data on the treatment doesn't show a clinical benefit for PTSD sufferers.
America's $22T debt problem: With a booming economy, now is the time to fix it
The best time to set the stage for a balanced budget is during a roaring economy.
Measles making a comeback spurring anti-vaccine debate
Measles making a comeback
Now's your chance to change your Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage enrollees get a new, second chance to find the right health coverage this year.
J&J nears FDA approval for landmark depression drug to replace ketamine treatments
The FDA is expected to decide by March whether to approve the new drug.
Ford recalls nearly 1.5 million F-150s, other models
The recall stems from transmission and door latch problems.

















