Walgreens Chair Pessina to boost stake after Sycamore seals takeover deal, FT reports
US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns
Swiss National Bank bought forex worth 1.2 billion francs in 2024
What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war
Gabbard says Trump is committed to ensuring peace and security through 'realism and pragmatism'
Sport-Women's elite sports to generate more than $2.35 billion in 2025, says Deloitte
Steve Kerr committed to finding Stephen Curry a rest day, insists superstar guard is exhausted
Pelicans say Trey Murphy III will miss rest of the season with shoulder injuries
Health|Lifestyle|Sports
Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line
Brothers to help push father with ALS along Boston Marathon finish line
March 17, 2025Health
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle
Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most
Therapy chickens bring joy to those who need it the most
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo said on Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding into the "healthier soda" category at a time when the company is battling
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World
Crowds demand justice for 59 killed in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Sporadic violence broke out in North Macedonia on Monday as thousands of people demanded justice for 59 people killed in a nightclub blaze and called
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health
Lawyers who say British nurse was wrongly convicted of killing babies ask to halt hospital inquiry
Lawyers for convicted baby killer Lucy Letby and former executives at the hospital where she worked have asked a judge to halt an inquiry into the deaths after a panel of medical experts found no evidence of a crime
March 17, 2025
Economy|Health|US
'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says
'Don't have the resources that they need': Hospital purposely understaffs to save money, nurse says
March 17, 2025
Economy|Health|Political|US
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
March 17, 2025
Health|Science|US
Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads
Philly’s opioid addiction crisis is constantly evolving. Local health care workers and researchers explain some of the latest substances, side effects and treatments.
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Lifestyle
PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi to gain a foothold in functional drinks
PepsiCo said Monday it’s acquiring the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion
March 17, 2025
Americas|Health|Science|US|World
US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017
The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird
March 17, 2025
Business|Food|Health
Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion
Poppi just sold for $1.6 billion
March 17, 2025
Crime|Europe|Health|Political
Judge to hear arguments to pause inquiry into British killer nurse Letby
A judge looking into the murder of newborn babies by British nurse Lucy Letby said on Monday she would hear arguments why the inquiry should be paused, after requests from hospital
March 17, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology
AstraZeneca boosts cancer therapies push with $1 billion EsoBiotec buy
Drugmaker AstraZeneca has agreed to buy Belgium-based biotechnology firm EsoBiotec for up to $1 billion, it said on Monday, seeking to accelerate the development of its
March 17, 2025
Europe|Food|Health
Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?
Is Guinness really ‘good for you’?
March 17, 2021
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political
Novartis is watching US reciprocal tariff policy 'very carefully', CEO says
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis will watch "very carefully" how the reciprocal tariff policy proposed by the United States unfolds in early April, Chief Executive Vas Narasimhan
March 17, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US
These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades
They have run through heartache and grief, battling illnesses and injuries as their bodies have aged
March 17, 2025
Asia|Health|Sports
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that’s lingered for the past week
March 17, 2025
Health|Lifestyle|Sports
How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland's perspective on golf and life
Golfer Gary Woodland won his first major title at the US Open in 2019, but a serious health issue in the years that followed made his life "hell" -- on and off the course.
March 15, 2025
Americas|Health|World
In Buenos Aires, thousands of faithful pray for Pope Francis
Thousands of Argentines, many from poor neighborhoods around the capital, gathered on Sunday at a church on the outskirts of Buenos
March 16, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff
March 16, 2025
Health|Technology
As AI nurses reshape hospital care, human nurses are pushing back
The next time you get a call about an upcoming medical appointment you may not be talking to a human
March 16, 2025
Europe|Health|World
First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
First photo of Pope emerges since hospitalization
March 16, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in a month as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel
The Vatican has released the first photograph of the pope in more than a month, showing Pope Francis wearing a purple Lenten liturgical vestments sitting in a wheelchair in front of an altar in the hospital chapel
March 16, 2025
Health|Political|US
Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, a New York Democrat who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey has died at the age of 87
March 16, 2025
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill 15 people in Gaza over past day, Palestinian medics say
Israeli military strikes have killed at least 15 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry said on Sunday, as Arab and
March 16, 2025
Asia|Health|Sports|World
Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan
March 16, 2025
Economy|Health|Political|US
Republicans split on spending cuts, Medicaid as they seek path forward on Trump tax cuts
(Repeats story issued on March 16 with no changes to text.)
March 16, 2025
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World
A look at some of the worst fires at nightclubs and music venues
A fire at a nightclub in the town of Kocani in North Macedonia has killed 59 people and injured more than 150 others, according to authorities
March 16, 2025
Health|MidEast|World
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
March 15, 2025
Education|Health|Political|Science|US
Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs
March 15, 2025
Americas|Health|World
Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
Peruvian fisherman found alive after 95 days lost at sea
March 16, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports
Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship
March 16, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise
March 14, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says
Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing,
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
March 15, 2025
Health|Lifestyle
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
March 15, 2025
Health|Political|US
A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|World
Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy
March 15, 2025
Asia|Health|Sports
Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness
March 15, 2025
Europe|Health|Political|World
At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls
March 15, 2025
Business|Economy|Health|US
Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations
All drug manufacturers, including Novo Nordisk and Teva Pharmaceuticals, whose medicines are part of the second round of price talks have agreed to participate in the negotiation process, a
March 14, 2025
Food|Health|Science
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
March 14, 2025
Health|Political|US
US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role
The U.S.
March 13, 2025
Americas|Health|US
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads.
March 14, 2025
Health|Science|US
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters
March 14, 2025
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US
Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health
March 14, 2025
Health|Science|US|World
US FDA warns against recreational use of 'laughing gas'
The U.S.
March 14, 2025
Crime|Health|Political|US
Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers
March 14, 2025