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Major US retailers pull 22-ounce J&J baby powder off shelves

Three major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, are removing all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder from their stores, following the healthcare conglomerate's recall...

‘New antibody may lead to universal flu vaccine’

A novel antibody protects mice against a wide range of lethal influenza viruses, according to a study that may lead to the development of...

Vertex cystic fibrosis drug to be available in England after pricing deal

Cystic fibrosis patients in England will have access to life-extending drugs after the state-funded health service said it had agreed a pricing deal with manufacturer Vertex...

Drug companies reach $260 million settlement over opioid case

Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260 million legal settlement over their role in the U.S. opioid addiction epidemic, averting the first federal...

Opioid settlement talks fail, landmark trial expected Monday

A landmark trial over the U.S. opioid epidemic is on track to begin on Monday after drug companies and local governments failed to agree...

Frequent alcohol intake linked with heart rhythm disorder

Drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is associated with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation - the most common heart rhythm disorder - than...

‘Fat found in overweight people’s lungs for first time’  

Fat can accumulate in the lungs of people, particularly those who are overweight or obese, researchers have shown for the first time. Scientists already know...

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