Sanofi SA (ADR) And Regeneron's $2.2B Pursuit Of Immuno-Oncology Drugs Is Late Entry In New Cancer Fight
The deal looks to discover new drugs that leverage the human immune system to fight cancer. But the companies are late to the game.
Teva And Allergan Acquisition: Why Are Pharmaceutical Companies Making So Many Deals Right Now?
The $40.5 billion deal is the latest in a string of mergers and acquisitions prompted by stiffer competition in the drug business.
Six Alaska Megaprojects Lurch Forward After Stall Imposed By State’s Budget Crisis Amid Low Oil Prices
Low crude-oil prices have put the brakes on a number of building projects in Alaska, but, thanks to its new budget, the state may finally get a road to its capital.
Federal Parliament Member Becomes Latest High-Ranking Victim Killed In Al-Shabab Attack In Somalia
Abdullahi Hussein Mohamud Bantu is the 10th member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia to be killed within the past year.
American Diet Still Far From Healthy, Even As Consumers Cut Back On Calories
Even though Americans have begun to eat fewer calories, they are still consuming more than their recommended daily allowances.
Obama In Kenya: Joint Press Conference With Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Highlights Shared Values But Disparate Views On Gay Rights
U.S. President Barack Obama highlighted his effort to assist in the electrification of rural Africa to help drive its economic development.
Intelligence Experts: US May Be Wary About Sending Spies Abroad After Chinese Hack
If the country can’t protect its spies, what right does it have to send them abroad?
Can Wooden Skyscrapers Revive US Timber Industry? Washington, Oregon, USDA Betting They Can Fuel Demand
Steel and concrete producers aren't thrilled, but some architectural firms and the federal government support building wooden high-rise buildings.
In Seattle, A Calmness Before The 'Really Big' Earthquake Predicted In Recent New Yorker Piece
In Seattle, there is calmness before the "really big" earthquake that was predicted in a recent New Yorker feature. What Seattleites really worry about is volcanoes.
Health Care Reform 2015: Should America Pay Its Doctors To Talk With Patients About Death?
A newly proposed change to Medicare would reimburse doctors for the time they spend counseling patients and families on end-of-life decisions.
Aging in America: Obama Administration Pledges To Update Nursing Home Regulations For First Time In 24 Years
The measures range from improving the health of family caregivers to an online course for professionals about preventing patient falls.
House Passes Bill To Hasten New Medical Treatments To Market
However, critics say the 21st Century Cures Act will flood the medical market with products of poor quality.
Fewer Than 1 In 5 Americans Eat Enough Fruits And Vegetables
Eating fruits and vegetables protects against heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
Medicare Proposes To Pay Doctors For Counseling Older Americans On End-of-Life Decisions
Proponents say the proposal should ease worries for both patients and their families about what’s to come.
Greece Faces ‘Final Deadline’ Of Sunday To Reach A Solution To Pay Off Creditors
European leaders are anxious to see a proposal that will prevent the implosion of the nation’s economy and the departure of Greece from the eurozone.
Deaths From Heroin Overdoses Have Quadrupled Over Past Decade In US, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says greater availability and low prices might help to explain the trend in part.
Novartis Earns FDA Approval For New $5B 'Blockbuster' Drug For Heart Failure, Entresto, And Reveals $12.50-A-Day Price
Novartis is in talks with insurance companies for a new pricing scheme to earn bonuses based on outcomes that save insurers money.
Science Editor-In-Chief Marcia McNutt Is First Woman Nominated To Lead National Academy Of Sciences
Marcia McNutt led some of the nation’s most prestigious scientific institutions, including the U.S. Geological Survey and Science, the journal.
Astronomers And Astrophysicists Want A Giant New Space Telescope To Replace Hubble And Find Life Elsewhere In the Universe – And It Will Only Cost $9B
Astronomers say a proposed $9 billion telescope would snap the clearest images of the universe to date and build on the success of the Hubble for the next generation.
How Drugs Are Made: Genetic Data Begins To Pay Off For Pharmaceutical Companies Researching New Treatments
Turns out, applying genetics to drug discovery and development is no easy task.
9 Out Of 10 Americans Consume Too Much Salt, CDC Says
An overly salty diet can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
Pfizer Unveils Single Packs For Viagra In Move To Refresh Aging Brand
The popular erectile dysfunction drug has been repackaged into single-dose servings that should aid on-the-go use.
SpaceX Rocket Explosion: Can The Commercial Space Industry Recover From The Falcon 9 Rocket Failure?
State-of-the-art space station equipment and toilet paper were lost in the SpaceX explosion. It may not seem like much, but the commercial space industry might now be fighting for its life.
Is It Time To Abolish The Leap Second? Tech Companies Nervously Await Tuesday’s Time Hack
International groups that track the Earth’s rotation speed recommended the world add an extra second to clocks on June 30. Some say it's unnecessary.
Medical Marijuana Industry Anticipates High Times As US Loosens Research Restrictions
Scientists and policymakers work to make marijuana a true medicine, but advocates and industry reps say there’s still much work to be done.
Why Do Prescription Drugs Have Such Weird Names? Blame Branding Consultants And The FDA
The tongue-twisting names of prescription medicines such as Celecoxib and Linezolid are a product of tension between the FDA and pharmaceutical companies.
Death Toll From Brutal Heat Wave In Pakistan Surpasses 650 During Ramadan
Merciless temperatures have claimed the lives of hundreds of Pakistanis over the past few days, many of whom abstained from drinking water in observance of Ramadan.
Charleston Church Shooting: City Council Votes To Ban Funeral Protests As Services For Victims Begin
Services for the nine black victims who died in last week’s shooting by a white gunman begin Wednesday.
How Loud Is Your New Neighborhood? New Service Allows House Hunters In Los Angeles To Find Out Before They Buy
A new service lets house hunters determine the average noise level of any home in Los Angeles. The developers hope to roll out the program nationwide in the coming years.
US Will Send Military Equipment To Europe To Ward Off Russian Aggression, Secretary Of Defense Confirms
U.S. officials hope the transfer of 250 armored tanks will reassure NATO allies in light of worrisome statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin.