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AP investigation: Drug prices going up despite Trump promise
President Donald Trump made reducing drug prices a key promise during his election campaign, repeatedly accusing drugmakers of "getting away with murder."
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Nissan recalls cars, SUVs due to risk of fire
Nissan recalled more than 215,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. due to a fire risk and is advising people to park the vehicles outdoors in rare cases.
Hurricane Florence poses mental health issues for 'years ahead': HHS Secretary
Significant support has been provided to the state and local authorities, Alex Azar said.
Biopharmaceutical company fined for misleading investors
A Colorado-based biopharmaceutical company has been penalized more than $20 million for misleading investors about the efficacy of a lung cancer drug under development before raising $300 million in a public stock offering.
California: Drugmaker paid doctors to overprescribe Humira
California has filed a lawsuit accusing pharmaceutical giant AbbVie of illegally plying doctors with cash, gifts and services to prescribe one of the world's best-selling drugs.
Canadian marijuana imports OK'd by US for California study
In a rare move, the U.S. government has approved the importation of marijuana extracts from Canada for a clinical trial, highlighting a new avenue for American researchers who have long had trouble obtaining the drug for medical studies.
Macron announces changes to France's health care system
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday unveiled plans to make France's health care system, considered one of the best in the world, more efficient and sustainable for the next 50 years.
General Motors recalls some pickups and SUVs over brakes
General Motors is recalling about 41,000 pickup trucks and police sports utility vehicles because of loose brake pedals.
Some Bob Evans sausage links recalled, may contain plastic
The Agriculture Department says Bob Evans Farms is recalling nearly 47,000 pounds (21,318 kilograms) of pork sausage links because it might contain pieces of plastic.
Could Apple’s new FDA-approved watch spark litigation?
Some attorneys see the potential for consumer fraud and malpractice suits arising from the smartwatch’s new medical functionality.
HHS Secretary Alex Azar forbids e-cigarettes as 'on-ramp' to youth addiction
Youth transition to regular cigarettes ‘not going to happen,’ Azar said
Apple Watch is going to save lives I predict: Dr. Marc Siegel
Fox News medical correspondent Dr. Marc Siegel on the potential health benefits of the Apple Watch.
GM recalls 1.2M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem
General Motors is recalling more than a million big pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. because the power-assisted steering can briefly shut down.
GM recalls over 240,000 vehicles to fix rear brake problem
General Motors is recalling more than 240,000 vehicles, mainly in the U.S. and Canada, to fix a problem that could hamper rear brake performance.
A hurricane’s health impact is incredibly important: Dr. Varshavski
Dr. Mikhail Varshavski on the health risks from a hurricane.
Duck boat operators criticize attorney general's lawsuit
The operators of a Missouri duck boat that sank in July, killing 17 people, say in a court filing that a lawsuit from Missouri's attorney general is "irresponsible" and "littered with factual inaccuracies and innuendo."
Takeda moving US headquarters from Chicago area to Boston
Japanese drugmaker Takeda says it is closing its U.S. headquarters in suburban Chicago with about 1,000 employees and moving its functions to the Boston area.
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