Lawmakers Question Price Hikes For Leukemia Drug
The pharmaceutical company Ariad raised the price of a leukemia drug multiple times during a four-year period even as reports of serious cardiovascular side effects mounted.
Health & Safety
A Woman Named Fortunate Doesn't See Good Fortune Ahead In Zimbabwe
She sells clothes from the back of her car. But business is dropping. Like many Zimbabweans, she faces a crippled economy, high unemployment and a shortage of cash.
Experts Say It Could Be A Make Or Break Year For Obamacare
President Obama traveled to Florida Thursday to encourage more people to sign up for Obamacare when the enrollment window opens next month. The president's signature health care law has helped cut the uninsured rate to record lows. But it's showing some cracks, and many young people are reluctant to sign up.
Will A Study Save Victims Of Violence, Or Gamble With Their Lives?
Victims of a shooting or stabbing in Philadelphia may soon become part of a study to figure out what kind of care is better--going straight to a hospital or getting more care at the scene.
Watchdog: EPA Action To Protect Flint Residents From Lead Was Delayed 7 Months
The agency had enough information to see the danger and the authority to intervene earlier, the inspector general's report states. "These situations should generate a greater sense of urgency."
Trick Or Treat? Critics Blast Big Soda's Efforts To Fend Off Taxes
Several U.S. cities have sugary drink taxes on the ballot. As efforts to reduce soda consumption gain traction around the world, critics say the industry is using the tobacco playbook to fight back.
STD Infections Rise To New Highs After States Close Health Clinics
The CDC reports a sharp rise in infections of sexually transmitted diseases, and says lack of funding for state and local health clinics that help prevent spread of the diseases is a key factor.
Ikea In Shanghai Tries To Kick Out Freeloading Senior Citizens
They've been coming to the spacious cafeteria to hang out — and they bring their own food. No more, says Ikea.
Breathing Less Oxygen Reduces Jet Lag, At Least In Mice
Jet lag and shift work impose painful changes on the body's circadian rhythms. Adjusting oxygen consumption might help, researchers say. But don't hold your breath; it's only been tested in mice.
When A Fainting Spell Is Caused By A Serious Blood Clot
Blood clots are on the list of conditions that doctors are supposed to consider when figuring out unexplained fainting spells. An Italian study suggests physicians should be more alert to clots.