More strawberries sold at Walmart, Costco, HEB recalled over possible hepatitis A contamination
Packages of frozen fruit shipped to Walmart, Costco and HEB stores around the nation were recalled over concerns that they may be contaminated with the hepatitis A virus.
UnitedHealth says seniors are catching up on delayed surgeries
A growing number of seniors are seeking out surgeries, particularly related to knees and hips, that may have been pushed off during the COVID pandemic.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multinational outbreak of fungal meningitis that has already killed four people.
TikTok users calling berberine 'nature's Ozempic' but is it?
TikTok users have been testing out berberine, which is an herbal supplement, that is gaining popularity for its alleged weight loss effects.
Google Cloud and Mayo Clinic set to disrupt health care with generative AI
Google Cloud announced on Wednesday it was partnering with the Mayo Clinic to transform traditional healthcare by using AI to enhance interaction and automate operations.
Merck sues Biden HHS for drug price-fixing 'sham' it says would cripple pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceutical company Merck has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for a new drug pricing program it says is an unconstitutional "sham."
Walmart raises pay for thousands of opticians after pharmacists get wage bump
Walmart is upping its investment in thousands of its opticians and pharmacists at stores nationwide. Pharmacists got pay boosts in April and opticians will get raises in June.
Pfizer's diabetes pill shows similar weight loss results as Ozempic
Pfizer's oral diabetes drug could join the lineup of sought-after drugs tackling weight loss. A recent study showed promising weight loss results in those with Type 2 diabetes.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that another person has died from extensively drug-resistant bacteria that's been linked to recalled eye drops.
Inflation no longer the top financial concern for most Americans: survey
Health care toppled inflation as the top concern for most middle-income Americans in the first quarter of 2023, according to a Primerica survey.
Potentially contaminated baby formula shipped to stores after recall issued
Some of Perrigo's recalled Gerber baby formula was shipped to dozens of independent retailers in eight states after the warning notice had been announced.
Novavax to cut 25% of global workforce
Novavax is trimming its global workforce in order to reduce costs and focus on key priorities such as delivering an updated COVID vaccine for the fall.
Family Dollar recalls Advil stored outside of temperature requirements
Family Dollar issued another recall for several over-the-counter drug products after discovering they were not stored under proper conditions, according to a notice from the FDA.
Novo Nordisk cuts supply of certain Wegovy doses as it faces strong demand
Novo Nordisk will only be able to supply limited quantities of certain Wegovy dose strengths to U.S. retail pharmacies given the surge in demand for the product.
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that amniotic fluid eyed rops haven't been approved to treat or cure diseases and conditions, raising safety concerns.
Diabetes drug tested for weight loss could be game changer
Eli Lilly's tirzepatide, which is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes and sold under the brand name Mounjaro, could become the most effective weight loss treatment.
J&J consumer-health IPO process to kick off key test for moribund new-issue market
J&J’s consumer business makes Tylenol; Band-Aids and other wound-care products; baby-care products such as Johnson’s Baby Shampoo; and skin-care offerings such as Aveeno and Neutrogena.
Proctor & Gamble’s price increases help raise 2023 sales forecast
Driven by price hikes, Proctor & Gamble reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Friday and lifted its sales forecast. Brands include Tide, Charmin and Pampers.
Abortion pill maker, DOJ ask Supreme Court for emergency review
The Department of Justice and the drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief from a lower court decision restricting access to abortion pills.
Elon Musk jumps into transgender debate, says prison for parent, doctor who 'sterilizes' a child
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday tweeted that parents and doctors who put children through transgender medical treatments should "go to prison for life."



















