Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
The Food and Drug Administration warned Monday about another eye drop product that consumers should avoid due to the potential risk of an eye infection.
Pfizer quarterly results hit by soft demand for COVID-19 products
Sales of the company's coronavirus vaccine Comirnaty dropped 70% during the third quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, Pfizer reported on Tuesday.
Eye drops sold at CVS, Rite Aid, Target could cause eye infections and vision loss, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid about two dozen eye drop products after discovering "insanitary conditions" in the manufacture's facility.
Pilots say they need to prioritize their mental health as pressures mount
Mental fitness in aviation should never be overlooked, pilots argue. It is something that needs to be focused on especially as pressures in the industry mount.
Over 70 sickened in multi-state salmonella outbreak tied to onions
A mutli-state outbreak of salmonella infections has already sickened over 70 people and sent at least 15 people to the hospital, according to federal health officials.
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk test popular weight loss-related drugs on children
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are seeking to test some of their most popular drugs approved for Type 2 diabetes and weight management in adults on children.
What is phenylephrine and why is CVS pulling products containing it?
CVS was the first pharmacy to announce it was removing certain cold and flu products with phenylephrine even before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a final decision.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS confirmed Thursday that it has voluntarily decided to remove certain medicines after an FDA panel had determined last month that their active ingredient is not effective.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Tennis great Martina Navratilova shares journey of her dual cancer battle
Martina Navratilova is a fierce and aggressive competitor, skills that became a crucial component to help her overcome the fight against Stage 1 throat and breast cancer.
Walgreens reveals its pick for new CEO
Walgreens Boots Alliance unveiled on Tuesday evening whom it has selected to lead the pharmacy store chain: former head of Cigna's Evernorth Tim Wentworth.
GSK settles 4 Zantac lawsuits claiming heartburn drug caused cancer
GSK announced Wednesday that it has settled four cases in California that were linked to its now-discontinued heartburn drug Zantac. The company didn't disclose a settlement figure.
Bristol Myers Squibb to buy cancer drugmaker Mirati Therapeutics in up to $5.8B deal
Bristol Myers Squibb will buy Mirati Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $5.8 billion, or $58 per share, the biopharmaceutical company announced Sunday.
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.


















