Processed foods linked to MS, asthma?
Processed foods and disease
Stem cell research and manufacturing center breaks ground in northern Vermont
Construction has begun on a $100 million stem cell research and manufacturing facility.
Drugmaker Actavis says first-quarter revenue jumped 59 percent after buying Allergen
Drugmaker Actavis said Monday that its $66 billion purchase of Botox maker Allergan helped boost its revenue 59 percent in the last quarter.
Horizon Pharma posts 1st-quarter loss of $19.6 million, misses expectations
Horizon Pharma reported a loss of $19.6 million in its first quarter even though the drugmaker's revenue more than doubled.
GlaxoSmithKline opts to hold on to HIV business as it seeks to move past troubled year
British-based drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline opted Wednesday to keep its stake in its stand-alone HIV business as it set out its strategy following a big deal with Switzerland's Novartis.
CVS Health 1Q profit rises 8 pct, helped by specialty drugs, as results top Street forecasts
CVS Health's first-quarter earnings, fueled by specialty drug claims, climbed 8 percent and easily topped Wall Street expectations.
FDA says more data needed on safety, efficacy of widely-used hospital sanitizers
Federal health officials say more information is needed to establish the safety and effectiveness of common hand cleaners used in hospitals, doctors' offices and nursing homes to kill germs and prevent infections.
Managed Care companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top managed care companies were down at the close of trading: Aetna fell $1.90 or 1.7 percent, to $106.92.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were down at the close of trading: Baxter International Inc. fell $.77 or 1.1 percent, to $70.37.
Biotechnology companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top biotechnology companies were down at the close of trading: Amgen Inc. fell $5.53 or 3.3 percent, to $162.38.
On weak day for biotech stocks, ImmunoGen slides on setbacks for 2 experimental drugs
Shares of cancer drugmaker ImmunoGen slumped Monday as Wall Street digested two hits to the company's drug development pipeline.
Health Care Equipment companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were down at the close of trading: Becton, Dickinson & Co. fell $2.29 or 1.6 percent, to $142.04.
Medical Devices companies shares down at the close of trading
Shares of some top medical devices companies were down at the close of trading: Baxter International Inc. fell $.77 or 1.1 percent, to $70.37.
DuPont, Celladon, Deutsche Bank, Mylan, ImmunoGen and Akorn are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE DuPont Co., up $3.29 to $74.81 Institutional Shareholder Services said investor Nelson Peltz, who is seeking to break up the chemical maker, should be given seats on its board.
Managed Care companies shares down at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top managed care companies are down at 1 p.m.: Aetna fell $1.15 or 1.1 percent, to $107.67.
Medical Devices companies shares down at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top medical devices companies are down at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. fell $.46 or .6 percent, to $70.68.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares down at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are down at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. fell $.46 or .6 percent, to $70.68.
Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Baxter International Inc. fell $.39 or .5 percent, to $71.12.
Domino's, Dunkin' Brands, General Motors, PulteGroup and Ericsson are big market movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Domino's Pizza Inc., up $9.43 to $109.23 The pizza delivery company reported a higher quarterly profit as a jump in pizza orders drove up sales in the U.S.