Aflac to provide higher premium ‘option’ amid inflation: CEO
Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos discusses inflation’s impact on insurance policies and offers for existing customers.
US formula shortage to improve by October, Gerber CEO projects
The U.S. shortage of infant formula will improve by October, Nestlé S.A.'s Gerber Products Company president and CEO Tarun Malkani told reporters on Thursday.
GE aims for early January spinoff for health care company
GE annnounced it aims to complete the spinoff of its health care unit in early January and tapped the planned independent company's board of directors.
Minnesota nurses launch 3-day walkout
Thousands of Minnesota nurses began a three-day walkout due to understaffing and pay issues. The nurses claim the issues were worsened by the coronavirus strains.
Affordable Care Act health-plan premiums set to rise
The prices for health-insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, are set to rise as inflation drives up the cost of labor and supplies.
Contract agreement reached with 4 PA nursing homes after nearly a week of striking
A tentative contract agreement has been reached with four nursing homes that went on strike for nearly a week over pay, benefits, and staffing disputes.
Biden admin buys 100M COVID tests, calls for more funding from Congress
The White House purchased 100 million rapid at-home COVID tests, saying the sale would help manage a potential increase in demand over the coming months.
Potential to confuse omicron-targeting COVID booster with conventional vaccine raises concerns: report
Physical similarities in vials for updated bivalent COVID-19 booster shots and conventional vaccines are reportedly raising concerns about the potential for mix-ups.
Elizabeth Holmes asks for new trial, claiming 'newly discovered evidence' from witness
Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is asking for a new trial claiming a witness for the prosecution regrets how their testimony was presented.
Illumina to appeal after European Commission prohibits $7.1 billion GRAIL acquisition
Illumina announced Tuesday it plans to appeal the European Commission's decision to prohibit the company's acquisition of cancer detection company GRAIL.
CVS Health to acquire Signify Health for $8B
The retail pharmacy chain, which will acquire Signify Health for $30.50 per share in cash, beat out bids from UnitedHealth, Amazon and Option Care Health.
Amazon considering joining Japan prescription drug market: report
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a platform next year that will allow people in Japan to obtain virtual prescriptions after receiving online medical care.
FTC appeals ruling in case challenging Illumina's acquisition of GRAIL
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday filed a notice of appeal in its case challenging Illumina's $7.1 billion acquisition of cancer detection company GRAIL.
Workers from 14 nursing homes in PA go on strike
A nursing home staffing crisis is unfolding in Pennsylvania as 14 nursing homes go on strike due to contract negotiations falling through.
Bayer agrees to pay $40 million to settle whistleblower claims over 3 prescription drugs
Bayer AG has agreed to pay a $40 million settlement stemming from two whistleblower lawsuits filed in 2005 and 2006 over the company's alleged use of kickbacks and false statements.
China approves Livzon Pharmaceutical's COVID vaccine as a booster
With COVID cases on the rise in China, the government has approved Livzon Pharmaceutical's COVID-19 vaccine as a booster, in hopes of having as many people boosted as possible.
Illumina wins FTC GRAIL case in $7.1 billion deal
Illumina said Thursday it has won in the Federal Trade Commission's case challenging its $7.1 billion acquisition of cancer detection company GRAIL.
India set to release newly developed cervical cancer vaccine soon
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has recently announced that they have successfully developed the world's first cervical cancer vaccine, which will soon hit shelves soon.
Picking favorites in the workplace could have ‘motivating’ impact on colleagues: Report
According to naturopathic physician Dr. Vicki Matthews, being chosen as your manager's "favorite" can motivate coworkers and enhance "the good sides of the management style."
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over COVID vaccine, alleges patent infringement
Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging the companies copied its technology used to create their COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuits were filed in Massachusetts and Germany.


















