Vertex prices cystic fibrosis combo treatment at $311,000-per-year
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc has priced its three-drug combination for cystic fibrosis (CF) at $311,503 per year, after winning early U.S. approval on Monday....
Canada votes as Trudeau, his ‘sunny ways’ clouded by scandals, seeks to retain power
Canadians began voting on Monday to determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who swept into office four years ago as a charismatic figure promising “sunny...
Movement during class improves students’ academic abilities
(Reuters Health) – When academic classes include physical activity, like squats or running in place, students do better on tests, a new study suggests....
No more delays, UK PM Johnson appeals to parliament to back Brexit bill
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appealed to lawmakers on Monday to approve his Brexit bill this week, saying neither he, the European Union or the public...
U.S promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico
The Mexican Security Ministry said on Monday that U.S. authorities had promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico, days after heavily armed cartel gunmen...
Lower homicide data gives Mexican president relief after violent week
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador got some relief from criticism of his handling of the fight against drug cartels on Monday after data showed...
Doctors still need to tell parents about safe infant sleep practices
(Reuters Health) – Parents are more likely to follow safe infant sleep practices when doctors tell them clearly what to do and what to avoid,...
‘Holy grail’ of Kurt Cobain’s clothing headlines rock music auction
“It’s really a museum piece. It’s just such an important piece of pop culture history” – Julien’s Auctions CEO Darren Julien....
Islamic State attack kills two security forces near northern Iraqi oilfields: statement
Two members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and three wounded when Islamic State militants attacked checkpoints in the Alas oilfields area of the northern...
Opposition calls for Mozambicans to reject election count as Nyusi takes lead
Mozambique’s former guerrilla movement Renamo on Monday urged citizens to join it in rejecting preliminary results of last week’s general election, citing fraud as incumbent...