Category: Health
Bayer, J&J settle thousands of U.S. Xarelto lawsuits for $775 million
(Reuters) – Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson have agreed to settle more than 25,000.
Texas petrochemical fire prompts hundreds to visit health clinic
DEER PARK, Texas (Reuters) – Hundreds of neighborhood residents of a petrochemical plant that burned.
U.S. Customs details China pork seizure; importers could pay fine
CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. border agents said they have seized 1 million pounds (453,592 kg).
FDA rejects Sanofi-Lexicon add-on pill for type 1 diabetes
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a drug developed by.
Tyson recalls tons of chicken strips for possible metal contamination
(Reuters) – Tyson Foods Inc is recalling about 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips.
Mississippi governor signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
(Reuters) – Mississippi’s Republican governor signed one of America’s strictest abortion bills on Thursday banning.
Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to city of Bunia
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Health authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have.
Second U.S. jury finds Bayer’s Roundup caused cancer
(Reuters) – A U.S. jury on Tuesday found Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer caused.
Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death
(Reuters Health) – People who consume lots of sugary sodas and sports drinks every day.
Apple Watch detects irregular heart beat in large U.S. study
(Reuters) – The Apple Watch was able to detect irregular heart pulse rates that could.
Edwards, Medtronic heart valve systems prove worth in low-risk patients -studies
(Reuters) – Non-invasive heart valve replacement systems from Medtronic Plc and rival Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
U.S. seizes 1 million pounds of pork from China on swine fever concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. border agents have seized around 1 million pounds of pork from.
Teen drivers reaching for objects more likely to crash
(Reuters Health) – Teen drivers who wisely stow away their cell phones while they’re behind.
Quality of surgical care across a hospital network may vary
(Reuters Health) – Just because the flagship hospital gets good marks for patient care doesn’t.
California jury awards $29 million to woman with cancer who used J&J talc
(Reuters) – A California jury on Wednesday awarded $29 million to a woman who said.
As wildfires devour communities, toxic threats emerge
PARADISE, Calif. (Reuters) – As an uncontrollable wildfire turned the California town of Paradise to.
Court allows Ohio law blocking Planned Parenthood funding
FILE PHOTO: A sign is pictured at the entrance to a Planned Parenthood building in.
FDA approves Pfizer’s biosimilar to Roche’s Herceptin
FILE PHOTO: The logo of U.S. pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer Inc. is seen at a branch.
Mumps, other outbreaks force U.S. detention centres to quarantine over 2,000 migrants
(Reuters) – Christian Mejia thought he had a shot at getting out of immigration detention.
Measles outbreak in New Zealand’s Canterbury widens to 20
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Thousands of vaccines are being delivered to health centers in New Zealand’s.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma loses bid to delay opioid epidemic trial
(Reuters) – OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP and two other drugmakers on Friday lost a.
Roche’s Tecentriq wins U.S. approval for aggressive breast cancer
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel,.
Knee surgery for torn cartilage may not be worthwhile
(Reuters Health) – Many middle-aged and older adults with torn cartilage and pain in their.
FDA finds asbestos in three Claire’s cosmetics products
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration called on Congress to modernize rules for.
J&J nasal spray gets U.S. approval as first new type of anti-depressant in decades
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it approved a Johnson.
London HIV patient becomes world’s second AIDS cure hope
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) – An HIV-positive man in Britain has become the second known.
Eli Lilly seeks to quell drug price anger with cheaper insulin
(Reuters) – Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced plans on Monday to sell a half-price version of.
Ebola treatment centre in Congo reopens after attack – ministry
KINSHASA (Reuters) – An Ebola treatment centre at the epicentre of the current outbreak in.
Quebec appeals court upholds C$15 billion tobacco class action ruling
MONTREAL/LONDON (Reuters) – The Court of Appeal of Quebec upheld on Friday the bulk of.
Gastric bypass surgery tied to diabetes remission
(Reuters Health) – Three in four obese people with diabetes who had a common type.
After attacks, MSF suspends Ebola treatment in epicenter of Congo outbreak
DAKAR (Reuters) – Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has suspended medical activities at the epicenter of.
Yoga linked to lowered blood pressure with regular practice
(Reuters Health) – Adults who practice yoga with breathing and relaxation exercises at least three.