Pfizer aiming to be leader in cancer as it tests combos of its drugs, ones from partnerships
Drug giant Pfizer is starting 20 clinical trials this year and more soon after on cancer treatments, aiming to be a leader in the hot, lucrative field.
Not just Volkswagen: 5 other scandals in the auto industry
With Volkswagen's admission that 11 million of its diesel vehicles worldwide contain software that can rig emissions tests, the German automaker joins a list of auto industry scandals that spans several decades.
Stocks of biologic, specialty drugmakers fall on Clinton vow of plan to fight 'price gouging'
Stocks of makers of biologic and "specialty" drugs plunged Monday after Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said she'll soon release a plan to address "price gouging" in the industry.
VW chief says he is "deeply sorry" after EPA accuses firm of violating US clean air standards
The CEO of Volkswagen apologized Sunday after the Environmental Protection Agency said the German automaker skirted clean air rules by rigging emissions tests for about 500,000 diesel cars.
Recalls this week include bed handles, roasting pans, water bottles, mobiles, Segway chargers
More than 100,000 bed handles intended to assist older or disabled adults are being recalled after they were linked to three deaths due to a potential strangulation hazard.
California company recalls soft cheeses after they are linked to death in Ohio, illnesses
A California company has recalled several brands of soft cheeses after they were linked to 24 illnesses around the country and a death in Ohio.
US transportation board to probe some limousine crashes in wake of fatal wreck that killed 4
The National Transportation Safety Board has agreed to investigate some limousine accidents, something it has rarely done in the past.
Toyota recalls about 421,000 RAV4 vehicles due to potential for corrosion in windshield wipers
Toyota is recalling about 421,000 RAV4 vehicles because of potential corrosion in their windshield wipers could make them inoperable.
Safety regulators say few consumers have responded to bed handle recall despite 3 deaths
Federal regulators are reminding the public about a recall of handles for adult beds, saying three women died as the result of a safety issue.
General Motors to pay $575M to settle lawsuits filed over faulty ignition switches
General Motors says it will pay $575 million to settle civil lawsuits filed over faulty small-car ignition switches.
Recaro recalls child car seats; top tether can come loose in crash, raising risk of injury
Recaro Child Safety is recalling more than 173,000 car seats in the U.S. because the top tether can detach from the seat in a crash.
Amgen buys 1 company, partners with 2nd to create new biotech drugs for cholesterol, cancer
Biotech drug giant Amgen is making deals to replenish its stock of medicines in development as new competition to its lucrative biotech drugs threatens future revenue.
Tricycle injuries send thousands of little tykes to emergency rooms each year, analysis finds
Tricycles might seem pretty tame but they send thousands of kids to emergency rooms each year and are even linked to a handful of deaths, new research shows.
Government closes investigation into Ford power steering failures after recall
The U.S. government has closed an investigation into power steering failures in Ford vehicles after Ford Motor Co. conducted a recall.
Fiat Chrysler recalling 27,520 Dodge Darts that can shift into neutral while driving
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 27,520 Dodge Darts worldwide because the small cars' transmissions can unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Recalls this week include toy fishing games, crib mattresses, blenders, chairs, mini bikes
More than 14,000 toy fishing games that pose a choking hazard to children are among this week's recalled consumer products.
First 'biosimilar' drug launches in the US, years after other countries. Just what are these?
Years after discounted versions of some of the most expensive drugs ever went on sale in other countries, they're finally coming to the world's biggest medicine market.
Fiat Chrysler recalling 1.7M trucks to fix problems with welds, driver's and side air bags
Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.7 million trucks to fix problems with air bags and welds in the steering system.
Alabama company recalls 6,800 tractor-trailer hitches after Ohio crash that killed 2 men
An Alabama company that made a tractor-trailer hitch involved in a deadly Ohio crash last year is bowing to government pressure and will recall 6,800 hitches.
US safety agency to hold public meeting as it steps toward taking control of Takata recalls
U.S. auto safety regulators are holding a public meeting next month as they move toward taking control of the massive Takata air bag recall.