Mylan’s new EpiPen discount does little to quell congressional anger over price hike
Pharmaceutical giant Mylan’s first attempt to quell widespread public outcry over the skyrocketing price of the EpiPen has fallen flat with members of Congress.
On Thursday, Mylan announced it will expand a patient assistance program and offer up to $300 in discounts to people whose insurance plans do not fully cover the device — but did not change the price of the...
Carson Block Takes on St. Jude Medical Claiming Hack Risk
Carson Block, the renowned short-seller and founder of research firm Muddy Waters LLC, has taken a short position in St. Jude Medical Inc., denouncing the security of its cardiac devices in an effort that could derail the company’s purchase by Abbott Laboratories.
In a report to investors Thursday, Block warned that tens of thousands of Americans...
Ford recalls 113,000 vehicles for fuel, window fixes
Ford Motor said Wednesday that it is issuing recalls to fix more than 113,000 vehicles for various defects, including some for potential fuel pump issues that could cause cars to stall.
The company said it had not identified any accidents or injuries that could be blamed on the defects, but noted that the defects posed...
Florida Deaths Linked to Eating Raw Shellfish
Five people in Florida have died this year from an infection linked to eating raw shellfish.
As scalloping season opens across the Gulf Coast, officials are warning people to be careful around popular raw seafoods like scallops, oysters and crabs that carry the Vibrio bacteria, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The bacteria lives in the creatures and...
White House, Clinton lash out at EpiPen price hikes
The White House weighed in on the controversy over the skyrocketing cost of the EpiPen allergy shot, saying unscrupulous pricing practices raise serious moral questions for pharmaceutical companies.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said companies that develop and market life-saving medication "often do real damage to their...
Which New Cars Still Have Takata Airbag Inflators?
CARS.COM — Despite more than 28 million Takata airbag inflators being recalled in the U.S., some automakers are still using them in new cars even though they're known to degrade over time, which can lead to the airbags rupturing at excessive force, often turning the inflator casing into flying shrapnel. So far, 10 people...
EpiPen Price Rise Sparks Concern for Allergy Sufferers
A steep increase in the price of the EpiPen, a lifesaving injection device for people with severe allergies, has sparked outrage among consumers and lawmakers who worry that parents won’t be able to afford the pens for children heading back to school.
With a quick stab to the thigh, the EpiPen dispenses epinephrine, a drug...
Hyundai, Mitsubishi issue recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai and Mitsubishi are recalling certain car models because of problems the companies say can increase the risk of crashes.
Hyundai is recalling 2013 models of the Elantra because the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, a condition that could lead to the brake light staying on or...
Insurance rates rising, along with accidents
If you notice your auto insurance rates rising– you are not alone. It’s a nationwide trend due to increasing accident rates.
But what’s driving the rising number of car crashes? Distracted driving is more than likely a factor– people not paying attention to the roads.
State Farm agent Faye Perdue in Manchester says fatality statistics from...
Health group urges FDA to investigate sunscreen claims
An environmental health group is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the ingredients that manufacturers use in sunscreens to boost sun protection factor (SPF) values.
The Environmental Working Group in a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf on Thursday said it’s concerned that the ingredients being used only keep the skin...
