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Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported sharply lower sales in the second quarter, and cited a stronger U.S. dollar, disappointing sales of its medical devices and plunging demand for a hepatitis C drug faced with strong competition. J&J Chief Executive Alex Gorsky acknowledged that sales of medical devices, one of the company’s big three product lines, have disappointed in recent quarters, but in a conference call, he urged industry analysts
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression and suicide tend to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO)said on Tuesday. One in 10 people worldwide has a mental health disorder but only one percent of the global health workforce is treating such illnesses, which are still widely stigmatized, the United Nations agency
A proposed merger of the two largest U.S. generic drug makers drew fire on Tuesday from Consumers Union and seven other groups, who asked antitrust enforcers to stop Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd’s proposal to purchase Mylan NV , saying it would lead to higher prices and more drug shortages. Mylan has been rebuffing Teva’s takeover bids, including one in April for $40 billion. Meanwhile, Mylan has pressed on with a
Wouldn’t it be great if mood-enhancers came not in expensive pills like Prozac, but in creamy, delicious dessert containers? Well, actually, they do.
MONROEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Author Harper Lee’s hometown of Monroeville buzzed with excitement over the Tuesday release of her novel “Go Set a Watchman,” the sequel to the Pulitzer Prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The town is the model for Maycomb, the setting of both books. A full day of celebrations is planned, including readings, tours and a mint julep cocktail hour outside the old courthouse.
DETROIT (AP) — Graffiti artist Shepard Fairey has been arraigned in Detroit after turning himself in on charges that he tagged buildings in the city.
What superhero skills would you want? Being able to pause time and having wings seems like a perfect set of skills to boost most people’s career. What if you were one of the country’s top gymnasts?
With Raheem Sterling completing his move to Manchester City, he is now the most expensive English player of all time. We take a closer look at the other players that make up the top ten most expensive English players ever…
Check out the highlights as a number of Liverpool players made their debuts in a 4-0 pre-season win over Thai All-Stars.
(NaturalNews) One of the primary sponsors of recently passed legislation in California mandating that nearly all children enrolled in public and private schools in the state be vaccinated received some of the millions in campaign donations showered on the bill’s supporters by Big…
