Health Care

Philanthropist Michael Milken on Potential Pardon, Cancer Research

Michael Milken, a survivor of prostate cancer, has devoted the latter part of his life to finding a cure for the deadly disease. The philanthropist, who founded the Milken Institute, also works closely with the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force under Vice President Biden.

Grab This Once-A-Year Tax Break

Learn more about the Flexible Spending Account, a terrific tax break for anyone with regular medical expenses, from co-pays to eyeglasses.

Aetna CEO Expects Some ACA Benefits to Stay

Aetna Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini said he expected some benefits of President Barack Obama's national healthcare reform law will stick under President-elect Donald Trump, like allowing young adults to stay on their family's health insurance.

Drug firm AstraZeneca says 3Q earnings fall 12 percent.

Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca says third-quarter earnings fell 12 percent as its blockbuster cholesterol drug Crestor faced its first full quarter of competition in the United States from generic alternatives.

Mylan Working to Finalize EpiPen Settlement

Generic drugmaker Mylan NV said on Wednesday it was working to finalize a settlement with the U.S. government over Medicaid rebates for its EpiPen emergency allergy treatment, adding that money set aside for the settlement led to a third quarter loss.