CVS Health agrees to $5B settlement of opioid lawsuits

CVS announced its proposed deal Wednesday as it released its quarterly earnings. The company did not admit liability or wrongdoing and said that nonfinancial terms remain to be resolved.

• Nov 2, 2022

Physician assistants accompanying paramedics resulted in cost savings and fewer 911 calls, Sacramento Metro Fire says

Metro Fire said research from the year-long program is about to be released that will prove it is effective and economical.

• Nov 1, 2022

Dry shampoos containing benzene remain on shelves, study finds

Spray-on products including Not Your Mother's and Church & Dwight's Batiste found to contain cancer-causing chemical.

• Nov 2, 2022

RSV vaccine for pregnant women helps protect newborns, research shows

The preliminary results buoy hope that after decades of failure and frustration, vaccines against RSV may finally be getting close.

• Nov 1, 2022

Christina Applegate getting ready for "first time out" since MS diagnosis

The Emmy Award-winning actor said she has an "important ceremony" coming up.

• Oct 28, 2022

Will updated boosters outperform original shots? White House still hopeful

Recent small studies, not yet peer-reviewed, suggested the new boosters may not be significantly better than the original vaccine formula.

• Oct 28, 2022

MIT scientists discover neurons that light up when we see images of food

Most of us perk up when we see certain foods, but why? Local researchers have some answers.

• Oct 27, 2022

Aerosol products higher risk for benzene: scientist behind recalls

Dove, Nexxus and Suave are among recalled dry shampoo brands sold nationwide that may contain the human carcinogen.

• Oct 26, 2022

California pot company sued after customers claim pre-rolled joints not strong enough

Two disgruntled customers are suing a California marijuana company, alleging that their prerolled joints were not as strong as claimed.

• Oct 26, 2022

Clorox recalls Pine-Sol scented cleaners over infection-causing bacteria

Clorox has recalled several Pine-Sol cleaners after they were found to contain a bacteria that could cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems.

• Oct 26, 2022

FDA plans new mammogram regulations to help women with dense breasts

The FDA rules would follow the lead of 38 states that require informing women about their breast tissue type and screening options.

• Oct 28, 2022

Abbott plans to build $500 million infant formula plant

"This country would benefit from more manufacturing capacity and redundancy," the health care company's CEO said.

• Oct 21, 2022

Hospitals overwhelmed by pediatric patients with respiratory virus

Hospitals in 33 states are seeing a dramatic rise in children suffering from the respiratory syncytial virus.

• Oct 20, 2022

Surgeon general: Toxic workplaces are bad for your health

Chronic stress and a harsh work environment is linked to heart disease, cancer, depression and other problems, report finds.

• Oct 25, 2022

An 'unprecedented' rise in respiratory viruses in children is overwhelming some hospitals

A surge in respiratory illnesses among children is beginning to put a strain on hospitals.

• Oct 20, 2022

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