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Foot Locker, Teamsters Show Their Drug-Benefit Managers the Door

Employers and unions say the PBMs are favoring costlier drugs over less expensive options and aren’t open about their rebates.

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FILE - This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Brands include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold in stores and online. (FDA via AP, File)

Lead Investigation of Fruit Pouches Expands to Cinnamon Shipments

There are 34 reports of lead-related illness potentially linked to recalled applesauce.

November 17, 2023

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STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Detailed view of a player with a Dexcom g6 glucose monitoring system during the Pre-Season Friendly between Stevenage and Crystal Palace at The Lamex Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Obesity Drugs Put These Stocks on a Crash Diet—Now They’re Rebounding

Medical-device investors bet new obesity drugs won’t cause as much pain as previously thought.

November 17, 2023

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Medical Studies Are Too White. Science Aims to Get Better Data.

Efforts to diversify clinical trials seek to ensure devices, drugs and prevention work for all.

November 16, 2023

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SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - MAY 17:  Premature newborn hand in the Neonatal Intesive Care Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital on May 17, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. The Neonatal care unit at Westmead Children's Hospital specialized in specialy care for newborns. (Photo by Jennifer Polixenni Brankin/Getty Images)

Doctors, FDA Fight Over Giving Probiotics to Premature Babies

The FDA cracked down on use of the products in premature babies. Doctors say they have lost a key tool for preventing a deadly gut disease.

November 16, 2023

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The Covid Vaccine Windfall Turns for Pfizer and Moderna

November 20, 2023

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Sam Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO

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