Health News

Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future products.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thirteen children under 14 have died in central Mexico and authorities said Thursday they suspect contaminated IV feeding bags as the culprit.

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday.

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has signed a deal with her federal counterpart to expand access to medication for people with rare diseases.

A message left at the scene of a health insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.

TORONTO — Legislation aimed at dismantling homeless encampments in Ontario will soon be introduced, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday, along with a pledge to use the notwithstanding clause if the courts "interfere.

VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province's 911 emergency service after complaints about escalating costs and lack of transparency.

A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.

NEW YORK (AP) — When SmileDirectClub shut down a year ago, scores of existing customers of the teeth-straightening company were left in limbo . Now, tens of thousands are set to get some relief.