U.S. FDA approves Mylan generic of Lilly lung cancer drug Alimta
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted Mylan NV tentative approval for its generic version of Eli Lilly and Co’s lung cancer drug Alimta. Shares of…
Michigan teen among suspected EEE cases, on ventilator in hospital, mom says
The family of a 14-year-old girl in Michigan has identified her as one the three suspected cases of a rare mosquito-borne illness announced by state health officials on Monday, and…
Vaccines group seeks $7.4 billion to save up to 8 million lives
FILE PHOTO: A Rohingya refugee child gets an oral cholera vaccine, distributed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the help of volunteers and local NGO’s, in a refugee camp…
Contigo recalls kids water bottles over potential choking hazard; 5.7 million products affected
An example of the affected water bottle. (Contigo) Heads up, parents: Your kid’s water bottle may be affected by a massive recall issued by Contigo this week. The company announced…
FTC probes marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the marketing practices of e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc sending shares of tobacco stocks down, a person briefed on the matter…
Gruesome cat bite infection sends girl, 6, to operating table
A 6-year-old in East Yorkshire, England, was playing with her beloved pet cat “Tigger” when tragedy struck and he accidentally bit her, leaving her with a serious soft tissue infection…
Democrats’ Medicare for All must consider union-won plans: AFL-CIO
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic White House hopefuls should ensure their Medicare for All proposals honor union-negotiated private insurance, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, head of the largest federation of U.S. labor…
Your tattoo is leaking metal into your lymph nodes, study claims
Sick lymph nodes, bruh! Turns out your tattoo artist gave you more than ink. New research has revealed that nanoparticles from tattoo needles are traveling to the body’s lymph nodes…
New Zealand measles outbreak prompts travel warning
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand is asking travelers to make sure they are immunized for measles before traveling to its biggest city, Auckland, as the country faces its worst outbreak…
US throws away 3,500 donated kidneys each year: report
Thousands of donated kidneys are thrown away each year in the U.S., a new study found, despite the fact that there are some 93,000 people currently on the waiting list…