Valeant, a new business model and now, a new name
Valeant Pharmaceuticals, which came under heavy scrutiny for acquiring the rights to drugs and then drastically raising their prices, is changing its name.
World stocks mixed as Trump decision on Iran deal approaches
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Tuesday following an upbeat finish on Wall Street.
Trump takes on drug prices: What he can do
The president is expected to address the high cost of prescription medicine in a speech this week.
Japanese drug maker Takeda to buy Ireland's Shire
Japanese drugmaker Takeda has agreed to buy Ireland-based Shire for 46 billion pounds ($62.4 billion) in one of the biggest pharma deals to date.
Takeda offers to buy Shire for $62B
The offer represents a 64 percent premium to Shire's March 23rd closing price.
University of California workers start 3-day strike over pay
Thousands of custodians, security guards, gardeners and other service workers at University of California campuses started a three-day strike Monday to address pay inequalities and demand higher wages.
Takata recall holdouts in key locations
The U.S. Department of Transportation is urging vehicle owners in several states with defective Takata air bags to seek repairs immediately.
Monsanto CEO and others to leave after Bayer takeover
Monsanto Chairman and CEO Hugh Grant will leave the company after it's acquired by Germany's Bayer AG.
DOT urges drivers, take care of faulty Takata air bags now
The U.S. Department of Transportation is again urging owners of vehicles with defective Takata air bags to seek repairs immediately.
Obamacare calorie count rules a boon to restaurants: Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer
A healthier environment for guests is one of the benefits, he says.
Big investor offers about $6.5 billion for athenahealth
Prominent athenahealth investor Elliott Management Corp. is offering about $6.5 billion to take the medical billing software maker private after saying it has grown frustrated with the company's performance.
Elliott Management offers more than $6 billion in cash for health care IT company Athenahealth
Elliott Management offers more than $6 billion in cash for health care IT company Athenahealth.
Texas company recalls nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage items
A Texas company has recalled nearly 25 tons (23 metric tons) of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with plastic.
Buffett, Bezos, Dimon health care venture zeros in on CEO appointment
Warren Buffett said a CEO will be appointed within a couple of months.
Harvard forum examining safety of self-driving vehicles
A Harvard University forum is examining how a recent death linked to self-driving technology is causing concern about safety.
Lawsuit: 'Pharma Bro' ruined career in targeted campaign
A former executive for "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli's pharmaceutical company alleges the convicted felon ruined her professional reputation because she wouldn't pledge her loyalty to him following his arrest.
Utz recalls some tortilla chips over possible milk allergen
Pennsylvania-based chips and snack food maker Utz is recalling some of its tortilla chips because they may contain milk.
Teva reports jump in first-quarter earnings, raises guidance
Israeli generic drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries says earnings jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2018 as it pressed forward with an aggressive cost cutting program.
Health insurer Cigna profit beats estimates
The health insurer reported higher profit and revenue.
Asia shares fall as markets mull Fed, await China trade meet
Apple is climbing Wednesday after it announced a huge stock repurchase and solid results in its latest quarter, but U.S. stocks are mostly lower as health care firms fall.