Eastern Congo Ebola outbreak believed to have killed 33: health ministry
DAKAR (Reuters) – An outbreak of the Ebola virus declared this week in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is believed to have killed 33 people, the health ministry said on…
WHO warns there may be no vaccine option for new Ebola outbreak
GENEVA (Reuters) – It may be impossible to use a vaccine to tackle Democratic Republic of Congo’s new Ebola outbreak, which has spread over 10s of kilometers and may have…
Allergan sues Pfizer over costs of opioid litigation
(Reuters) – Allergan Plc (AGN.N) on Thursday sued Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) to force its larger rival to cover any damages Allergan is forced to pay as a result of hundreds…
Experts arrive in region of Congo’s new Ebola outbreak
GENEVA/GOMA (Reuters) – An international delegation has arrived in the town of Beni in Democratic Republic of Congo, 30 km (18 miles) from where an Ebola outbreak was declared, the…
Four U.S. cities sue over Trump ‘sabotage’ of Obamacare
(Reuters) – Four major U.S. cities filed a lawsuit on Thursday contending that President Donald Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally seeking to undermine Obamacare by failing to faithfully execute the healthcare…
Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in eastern province
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) – Four people have tested positive for Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo just days after another outbreak that killed 33 people in…
More drugmakers build Brexit stockpiles as EU agency faces exodus
PARIS/ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) – Sanofi (SASY.PA) and Novartis (NOVN.S) said on Wednesday they planned to increase stockpiles of medicines in Britain in preparation for potential disruption if the UK crashes out…
Methadone programs for ex-criminals tied to fewer premature deaths
(Reuters Health) – Opioid addicts with criminal histories may be less likely to die of overdoses or other causes during periods when they’re in methadone treatment programs, a Canadian study…
Bayer hits back at new Netflix medical device documentary
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bayer AG disputed accusations in a new Netflix documentary that claims medical device makers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed profits before patient safety.…
Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for licenses
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents may be cautious while they’re learning to drive, but a new study suggests they get downright dangerous once their license allows them to hit the road…