Lower drug prices burn pharma companies, benefit consumers
Falling prices of generic drugs in the U.S. are stinging pharmaceutical companies, but the FDA remains committed to increasing competition and lowering costs for consumers.
Study says Trump moves trigger health premium jumps for 2018
The Trump administration's own actions are triggering double-digit premium increases on individual health insurance policies purchased by many consumers, a nonpartisan study has found.
Nissan recalling 52,016 Titan pickups in US, Canada
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 52,016 Titan pickup trucks because their rear seat belts might not adequately protect passengers.
Trump hits back at McConnell over ObamaCare 'excessive expectations' comment
President Donald Trump fired back at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Twitter Wednesday regarding comments McConnell made about the president’s ObamaCare repeal expectations.
Dairies' fix for souring milk sales: genetics and bananas
Dairy makers are hoping puréed fruit and genetically screened cows can help win back consumers who have soured on milk.
Belgium says Dutch found tainted eggs back in November
Dutch authorities knew as far back as November that some eggs in the country were contaminated with an insecticide and they failed to notify their European partners at the time, Belgium's agriculture minister said Wednesday.
Mylan shares tumble as drugmakers feel pain from falling prices
Shares of EpiPen Maker Mylan (NASDAQ:MYL) fell as much as 5% Wednesday morning after an upbeat earnings report fell short of Wall Street expectations and the company issued a cautionary note on its future performance.
Mylan, like other generic drugmakers, feels the pricing pain
Mylan Inc. (MYL) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $297 million.
Solving the opioid crisis in America
Opioid crisis in America
Nissan to pay $97.7 million in proposed Takata settlement
Nissan Motor Co. would pay $97.68 million under a proposed settlement with vehicle owners affected by the Takata air bag recalls.
Trump targets opioid crisis with 'major briefing' in New Jersey
President Donald Trump on Tuesday held a “major briefing” to address the country’s opioid epidemic, which has taken a record-breaking number of lives throughout recent years.
Health care costs to rise for employers next year
Employer health care costs
EU says Belgium took weeks to notify tainted egg discovery
The European Union's executive arm said Tuesday that Belgian authorities took around a month to notify it about the discovery of eggs contaminated with low levels of an insecticide, although EU member states are required to do so "immediately."
Valeant narrows loss, expects to cut debt
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (VRX) on Tuesday reported a loss of $38 million in its second quarter.
CVS Health's profit beats on higher demand for pharmacy services
CVS Health, the No.2 U.S. drugstore chain by store count, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, as its pharmacy benefits management business serviced more claims and demand for its specialty pharmacy services rose.
McConnell open to bipartisan ObamaCare subsidy solution, no insurer 'bailout'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates he is open to working with Democrats on stabilizing the insurance marketplace.
Europe egg scare: Belgium discovered contamination in June
Belgian food safety authorities began investigating possible pesticide contamination in eggs in early June, several weeks before the public was made aware of a food safety scare now affecting several European countries.
Convicted 'Pharma Bro' has an image problem, lawyer concedes
Jurors are deliberating for a fifth day at the federal securities fraud trial of former pharmaceutical company CEO Martin Shkreli (SHKREL'-ee).
GM recalling roughly 800,000 pickups for steering defect
General Motors Co. is recalling roughly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide.
'Pharma Bro' Shkreli trial verdict: Guilty on 3 counts of 8
Martin Shkreli, who caught fire for hiking drug prices, was convicted Friday on three federal charges that he deceived investors.













