Novartis sales data on Tuesday suggested the Swiss drugmaker is reaping less than the $2.1 million U.S. list price for its gene therapy Zolgensma, as insurers may be getting breaks on the world's.. Reuters - Published
Forget doctor's instructions: New research shows a smartphone app is the best way to get heart patients to remember to take their medicines. Newsmax - Published
Fledgling Swiss biotech Idorsia has suffered delays in recruiting patients for a key trial of its experimental lucerastat drug but that will not damage its commercial prospects, founder Jean-Paul.. Reuters - Published
Working out comes with numerous health benefits but what you do in the gym may not always be good for your body, especially if you are getting older. Newsmax - Published
Biogen Inc. on Tuesday made a surprising reversal on its Alzheimer's treatment with plans now to seek U.S. regulatory approval, after data from more patients in two discontinued studies showed that the.. Newsmax - Published
Climate change is making it harder to eradicate deadly epidemics, with rising temperatures helping mosquitoes spread malaria in higher places in Africa, the head of a global health fund said on.. Reuters - Published
Biogen Inc on Tuesday made a surprising reversal on its Alzheimer's treatment with plans now to seek U.S. regulatory approval, after data from more patients in two discontinued studies showed that the.. Reuters - Published
Monthly premiums for an average 2020 Obamacare health insurance plan will fall about 4 percent from this year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Trump administration, which has tried to.. Reuters - Published
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co said on Tuesday an interim analysis of a late-stage trial testing a combination of its immuno-oncology drugs Opdivo and Yervoy met the main goal of extending life of previously.. Reuters - Published
The five mothers sat in a bright blue room in Kenya's largest maternity hospital waiting to pump breast milk - but not for their own newborns. Reuters - Published
Four large drug companies could resume talks on Tuesday to try to reach a $48 billion settlement of all opioid litigation against them, after agreeing with two Ohio counties to a $260 million deal to.. Reuters - Published
October has been a rough month for short sellers betting against companies at the heart of the opioid crisis, although those traders still have paper profits of almost $600 million for the year,.. Reuters - Published
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc has priced its three-drug combination for cystic fibrosis (CF) at $311,503 per year, after winning early U.S. approval on Monday. Reuters - Published
(Reuters Health) - When academic classes include physical activity, like squats or running in place, students do better on tests, a new study suggests. Reuters - Published
(Reuters Health) - Parents are more likely to follow safe infant sleep practices when doctors tell them clearly what to do and what to avoid, to minimize the chances of babies getting injured or dying.. Reuters - Published
White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren is taking heat from her Democratic rivals for her demurrals when asked whether her Medicare for All healthcare plan would require raising taxes on middle-class.. Reuters - Published
(Reuters Health) - Women who breastfeed may be less likely to develop diabetes and high blood pressure, a research review suggests. Reuters - Published
A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to immediately halt a ban on the sale of vaping products adopted after an outbreak of e-cigarette-related lung injuries, but he said the state must redo the ban.. Reuters - Published
Former professional soccer players have a significantly increased risk of death from brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, a new study finds. Newsmax - Published
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc's combination treatment for a rare condition called cystic fibrosis, the agency said on Monday. Reuters - Published
As concerns about baby powder being contaminated with asbestos mount, a new study finds a link between such contamination and a rare and deadly form of cancer. Newsmax - Published
Talks to reach a settlement of thousands of lawsuits stemming from the U.S. opioid addiction crisis could resume as soon as Tuesday, an attorney for local governments said on Monday. Reuters - Published
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar to speed up the administration's efforts to allow cheaper medicines to be imported from Canada. Reuters - Published
A Massachusetts judge on Monday ruled that a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products the state adopted in response to an outbreak of lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use was likely unlawful,.. Reuters - Published
(Reuters Health) - A study of more than a thousand former professional soccer players has uncovered significantly more deaths from brain disease than among non-players. Reuters - Published
Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260 million legal settlement over their role in the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic, striking a deal with two Ohio counties to avert the first federal.. Reuters - Published
If you want to eat healthier by skipping processed, packaged foods, it is possible to keep costs under control and still get in the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Newsmax - Published
You may luck out and find beauty products on sale at reputable retailers. But beware of prices that seem too good to be true on the internet or from sellers that may not be around tomorrow. Newsmax - Published
Could your personality as a teen forecast your risk for dementia a half-century later? Very possibly, say researchers, who found that dementia risk is lower among seniors who were calm, mature and.. Newsmax - Published
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