Health Care

Chrysler is recalling nearly 703,000 minivans and SUVs to replace faulty ignition switches that can cause the vehicles to stall unexpectedly.

Federal health officials say that the manufacturer of a medical instrument at the center of a recent "superbug" outbreak in Los Angeles did not receive federal clearance to sell the device.

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday expanded approval of an innovative Bristol-Myers Squibb drug to treat the most common form of lung cancer.

The U.S. government's highway safety agency has closed an investigation into reports of Michelin truck tire failures without seeking a recall.

Two New York state lawmakers have reintroduced legislation intended to ban the use of toxic chemicals in children's toys — but the legislation continues to face opposition from toy manufacturers.

General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. topped the U.S. government's list of automakers with the most recalled vehicles last year.

Shares of Pacira Pharmaceuticals tumbled Monday after the company said regulators refused to grant a new marketing approval for its post-surgical pain drug Exparel.

Hyundai is recalling about 263,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a sensor problem could cause drivers to lose power-assisted steering.

More than 250,000 hand trucks are being recalled this week because of a faulty wheel hub.

Fiat Chrysler is adding more than 467,000 Dodge and Jeep SUVs worldwide to a recall from last year to fix a potential stalling problem.

Carfax, a company that sells vehicle history reports to dealers and car buyers, searched recalls and state registration databases and found that more than 46 million cars are on U.S. roads with recalled parts that have yet to be repaired.

A consumer safety group is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to pull certain antifungal tablets off the market, because of risks of liver damage.

About 5 million used cars under recall were sold last year before the recalled parts were fixed.

Federal health officials have approved a new drug from Swiss drugmaker Novartis to treat a form of bone marrow cancer.

The federal government predicts that trains hauling crude oil or ethanol will derail an average of 10 times a year over the next two decades.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 147,000 sedans and station wagons made over the past few years to fix a problem with an engine compartment seal that could spark a fire.

Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 61,793 vehicles because the front, passenger-side air bag may be disabled if a lightweight adult sits in the seat.

Among the seven people infected by a "superbug" outbreak tied to medical instruments at a Los Angeles hospital is an 18-year-old student who has spent nearly three months in the hospital and is in grave condition, his attorney said.

Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. isn't cooperating with the government's investigation of its air bags, the National Highway Safety Administration said Friday as it imposed fines of $14,000 a day that will continue until key safety information is provided.

General Motors has hired a top lawyer from a large plastics and chemical company as its new general counsel.