It Paid Doctors Kickbacks. Now, Novartis Will Pay a $678 Million Settlement.
The pharmaceutical company spent more than $100 million on lavish meals, fishing junkets, golf outings,…
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Amid Virus Surge, Republicans Abruptly Urge Masks Despite Trump’s Resistance
Masks became a political cause for some in the early months of the pandemic. A…
She Was Healthy and Active. Suddenly She Had a Seizure.
Her bouts of sweating and confusion were traced to dangerously low blood sugar. But what…
Fighting Over Masks in Public Is the New American Pastime
In states like California, Texas and Florida, many essential workers have been given an additional…
Scientists Say New Strain of Swine Flu Virus Is Spreading to Humans in China
A new study warns that the strain of H1N1, common on China’s pig farms since…
U.S. Commandos at Risk for Suicide: Is the Military Doing Enough?
An unreleased report commissioned by U.S. Special Operations Command found deficiencies in the military’s suicide-prevention…
A Worm’s Hidden Map for Growing New Eyes
When a planarian loses its eyes, cellular guides connect new ones to its brain so…
Two Friends in Texas Were Tested for Coronavirus. One Bill Was $199. The Other? $6,408.
It’s an example of the unpredictable way health prices can vary for patients who receive…
Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Death Toll Surpasses Half a Million
The worldwide toll is continuing to rise, with more than 10 million confirmed cases. More…
‘Feeling Like Death’: Inside a Houston Hospital Bracing for a Virus Peak
As young patients fill new virus wards, Houston Methodist is calling nurses to work extra…