Over 58,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E.coli concerns
More than 50,000 pounds of ground beef products were recalled after a sample tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, commonly associated with foodborne outbreaks.
FDA sends warning letters to CVS, Walgreens other companies over unapproved eye products
Eight health care companies including CVS and Walgreens were sent warning letters from federal health officials about illegally manufacturing or marketing unapproved eye products.
FDA advisory panel says widely used decongestant considered ineffective
An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided Tuesday an ingredient widely used in nasal decongestants doesn't work any better than a placebo pill.
Clearblue launches first at-home menopause test: 'Personal knowledge'
The Clearblue Menopause Stage Indicator allows women to identify which stage of menopause they’re likely in through a first-of-its-kind at-home test.
Kroger to pay up to $1.2B to settle majority of nationwide opioid claims
Kroger announced Friday that it agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle the majority of claims that it exacerbated the opioid crisis in the United States.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
Moderna says its updated coronavirus vaccine offers a “strong" response to a new COVID-19 variant that is being monitored by the CDC and WHO.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Hundreds of packages of dog food shipped to various retailers are being recalled after a sample of the food tested positive for salmonella, which can pose risks to animals and humans.
Amgen gets green light from FTC for $27.8B Horizon Therapeutics deal
The Federal Trade Commission will allow Amgen to continue a $27.8 billion purchase of Horizon Therapeutics. The companies anticipate closing the deal in the fourth quarter.
Trader Joe’s recalls tamales, its sixth product in 5 weeks
Trader Joe's issued a recall for certain packages of its Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Black Bean Tamales due to an undeclared allergen. It marks the sixth recall in two months.
Biden admin names first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiation
The prescription medicines were selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to help lower the financial burden for millions of Americans who are 65 years and older.
Eye drops recalled over bacteria, fungi contamination
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products issued a recall for multiple eye products after an analysis by federal health officials indicated there was bacteria and fungi contamination.
PeaceHealth plans to close only hospital in Oregon’s second-largest city
Oregon's second-largest city could soon be without a hospital following an announcement by PeaceHealth that it plans to close Eugene's Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District.
Vaccine makers see stock price boost on Biden admin COVID shot push
News that the Biden administration is planning to push for Americans to get the updated COVID vaccines this fall caused several vaccine manufacturers' stock prices to rise Monday.
Amazon, Mark Cuban drug company partner with Blue Shield of California to overhaul prescription drug system
Blue Shield of California is working with Amazon and Mark Cuban's drug company to transform the prescription drug system, which rewards stakeholders for selling higher priced drugs.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy is automatically applying coupons to bring the cost of insulin down to as low as $35 a month so more patients can access the discounts promised by drug makers.
Medicare: These medications could be subject to price controls
Medicare will directly negotiate the prices of covered prescription drugs with manufacturers for the first time. Some drug makers already disclosed which drugs will be included.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy faces supply constraints as demand surges
Novo Nordisk said lower-dose strengths of Wegovy will be limited as it tries to ramp up production to meet the surge in demand for the weight loss drug.
Novo Nordisk weight loss drug Wegovy cuts heart disease risk by 20%, trial shows
Novo Nordisk said the results of a late-stage drug trial showed weight loss drug Wegovy also can cut the risk of heart disease in certain patients.
Eli Lilly diabetes medication drives nearly $1 billion in sales as demand persists
Eli Lilly reported strong second quarter sales Tuesday in large part because of the demand for its diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The drug might also be game-changer for obesity.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi could roll out to certain US health care systems in next few months
Health care systems around the U.S. are planning to start rolling out Alzheimer's drug Leqembi to qualifying patients. Some hospitals will start within the next month or two.