Health Care

Biogen is accused of causing submissions of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid by paying physicians kickbacks to prescribe its multiple sclerosis drugs Avonex, Tysabri and Tecfidera.

Behrmann Meat and Processing recalled its meat products after testing revealed Listeria monocytogenes in the processing environment and in products.

Health officials say that 4.4 million Americans have received an omicron-targeting COVID-19 booster shot. The government said it had shipped over 25 million shots.

One lot of Salon Technologies International Inc.'s Antica Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer alcohol gel is being recalled after it was found that the product contained benzene.

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced that the state settled with Walmart and CVS Pharmacy in a lawsuit regarding the oversupply of prescription drugs.

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it had formed three strike force teams of prosecutors and agents to combat and prevent COVID-19-related fraud.

The White House purchased 100 million rapid at-home COVID tests, saying the sale would help manage a potential increase in demand over the coming months.

Physical similarities in vials for updated bivalent COVID-19 booster shots and conventional vaccines are reportedly raising concerns about the potential for mix-ups.

Philips Respironics issued a warning for some of its therapy masks that are used with certain respiratory machines because they could pose a serious risk to certain patients.

St. James Smokehouse recalled 90 cases of its Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon because it may be contaminated with a potentially harmful bacteria.

Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a platform next year that will allow people in Japan to obtain virtual prescriptions after receiving online medical care.

Pharmacies across the nation are already starting to offering updated coronavirus booster shots to try and prevent another winter surge in cases. The omicron shot targets the omicron strain.

The Biden administration pledged that it will do everything it can to get Americans at-home COVID-19 tests following the shut down of a free federal program.

The conservative think tank Just Facts promoted research during the coronavirus pandemic at least eight times that was at first dismissed but ultimately shown to be correct.

Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs said it is lifting its COVID-19 pandemic office protocols. Employees will be allowed in regardless of vaccination status.

A Whole Foods Market caesar salad dressing is being recalled due to undeclared soy and wheat allergens, according to the recall notice posted by federal health officials.

The FDA warned Monday that Philips issued another recall for certain respiratory machines because a plastic component could potentially be contaminated.

The Department of Health and Human Services is giving around $11 million to support the first U.S.-based fill and finish manufacturing of the Jynneos vaccine.

Moderna is suing Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging the companies copied its technology used to create their COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuits were filed in Massachusetts and Germany.

Chick-fil-A issued warned guests at its stores and online that its Grilled Chicken Filet and Grilled Nuggets were accidently made with an undeclared dairy allergen due to supplier mistake.