Linda A.’s Recent Stories
Nation Dec 28
Age limit now 21 across US for cigarettes, tobacco productsAnyone under 21 can no longer legally buy cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products in the U.S.
Politics Dec 19
New trade deal presents landmark loss for Big PharmaTo satisfy House Democrats, the Trump administration removed a provision that would have given the makers of ultra-expensive biologic drugs 10 years of protection from less-expensive knockoffs.
Economy Dec 19
Investors brace for market slowdown going into 2020 and beyondMarkets are coming off a fabulous 2019, where stocks and bonds around the world climbed in concert. But for the next year — and decade, in fact — Wall Street is telling investors to set their expectations considerably lower.
Health Nov 15
U.S. approves new drug to manage sickle cell disease, costs $85,000 to $113,000The monthly infusion, which halves occurrences of sickle cell pain episodes, will carry a list price of roughly $85,000 to $113,000 per year, depending on dosing. Insured patients generally will pay less.
Health Oct 24
First new type of flu drug in 2 decades approved by U.S.Wednesday's approval of Xofluza for people age 12 and older comes ahead of the brunt of this winter's flu season.
Nation Apr 19
Americans filling far fewer opioid prescriptions, new data showOpioid prescriptions and daily doses rose steadily starting in the 1990s, fueled by factors including marketing of new opioid pills such as Oxycontin. The U.S. is estimated to consume roughly 30 percent of all opioids used worldwide.
Nation Aug 14
Merck, Under Armour, Intel CEOs step down from Trump business panelThe CEOs of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour and pharmaceutical company Merck resigned Monday from the White House's American Manufacturing Council — with the Merck withdrawal drawing a quick and angry Twitter outburst from President Donald Trump.
