GSK, AstraZeneca rivalry takes center stage at cancer conference

GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca will each present trial data on a promising new class of drugs against ovarian cancer on Saturday as Britain's top drugmakers compete to burnish their oncology credentials.

South Korean troops chase wild boar on DMZ in war on swine fever

South Korea has ordered hundreds of soldiers manning the demilitarized zone (DMZ) on its border with North Korea to track and capture wild boars in a bid to prevent the spread of African swine fever, military officials said.

Factbox: U.S. lawsuits take aim at vaping

Several deaths and potentially hundreds of illnesses tied to e-cigarettes, which allow users to inhale nicotine vapor, often flavored, without smoking, have been reported by U.S. health agency. Lawsuits on behalf of young consumers have been filed against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc and others are expected amid increasing scrutiny.

Timeline: Significant events in the history of Juul

The following are some significant events in the history of Juul.

Special Report: New frontier in health fraud - Genetic tests of the elderly

The genetic-screening sales reps turn out at health fairs, houses of religion, parks and elder enclaves, offering seniors a chance to learn if they or their loved ones are at risk of developing cancer. All they need, the reps say, is a free cheek swab.

Juul boss exits in vaping crisis as Philip Morris, Altria axe merger talks

The chief executive of e-cigarette maker Juul stepped down on Wednesday as merger talks between its biggest investor Altria and Philip Morris collapsed in the face of a regulatory backlash against vaping that could reshape the industry.

Competition can help overweight people get moving

People who are overweight or obese may get more physical activity when they participate in step-counting contests than when they simply use activity trackers to monitor their own steps, a recent experiment suggests.

Health Canada says four more companies recalling versions of Zantac

Health Canada said on Wednesday four more companies were recalling heartburn drug ranitidine, commonly known by its brand name Zantac, after presence of a probable cancer-causing impurity was found in some of the drugs.

Anxiety, depression tied to more ER visits with childhood asthma

When young people with asthma have anxiety, depression or both, they're more likely to visit the emergency room than if they didn't have these mood disorders, a new study suggests.

Enanta Pharma's NASH drug meets mid-stage study goal

Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Wednesday its drug to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) met the main goal of reducing levels of elevated liver enzymes in a mid-stage study.

Patients more likely to seek psychiatric help after weight-loss surgery

After weight-loss surgery, patients may be more likely to need mental health services, including psychiatric hospitalizations, a new study suggests.

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