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Obamacare Membership Signup Growth Boosts Centene's Q1 Profits to $1.1 Billion

Centene's first-quarter profits soared past $1 billion, buoyed by a surge in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment, offsetting declines in Medicaid participation post-public health emergency.


Minneapolis City Council Unanimously Approves Minimum Retail Price of $15/Pack for Cigarettes to Improve Public Health

The Minneapolis City Council imposed a minimum retail price of $15 a pack on cigarettes to improve public health...

Can Science & Spirituality Be Bridged? Dr. Lenore Matthew Says Yes!

As grief takes varied forms in individual experiences, experts like Dr. Lenore Matthew are stepping forward to reshape the landscape of grief healing...

Walgreens to Open a New Pharmacy Offering Cell and Gene Therapies to Patients With Chronic Diseases Like Cancer

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is opening a new pharmacy offering cell and gene therapies for patients with cancer, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease...


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Valeant Pharmaceuticals Announced to Sack Two Executives
In the continuing saga on Valeant, CFO Howard Schiller has been asked to resign. The company will also find the replacement of CEO Michael Pearson, and putting Bill Ackman in its board.
Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea Tuna Recalled for Possible Contamination
Not long after Bumble Bee tuna announced a total recall on its product, Chicken of the Sea tuna followed the same revelation.This is due to the discovered deviation on the sterilization process on the
Standard & Poor's Will Review Pershing Square Rating
Following Valeant Pharmaceuticals' meltdown, S&P rating service puts Pershing Square Holdings Ltd on review. However, S&P acknowledged swift decision by the firm to strengthen its liquidity after a ma
Lab Tests Show That Jessica Alba's Honest Detergent Contains a Significant Amount of SLS Chemicals It Claimed to Never Use
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company is facing allegations of using harsh chemicals it claimed to never use. Two test labs initiated by the Wall Street Journal showed a significant amount of the chemical SLS
Nestle India's Maggi Failed Sample Tests in Uttar Pradesh
A sample test conducted by Uttar Pradesh food safety officials found that Nestle’s Maggi noodles contain more percentage of ash than permitted by the regulations. However, the company has denied the a
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Get One Board Seat in Valeant Pharmaceuticals
The Canadian drugmaker on Wednesday announced to add three new directors to its board. Representative from Pershing Square Capital Management was added as one of the directors.
Boston-area Chipotle Norovirus Case Shuts Down Store, Declines Shares
It's an irony for food restaurant chain Chipotle to face another issue with food poisoning when the store is making enough effort to recover from recent sanitation problems. Employees from Billerica
Canon, Biggest Contender for Toshiba Medical Unit, Offers $6.2 Billion
It's a race for Toshiba Medical Unit between Canon, Fujifilm Holdings, Konica Minolta and Permira Holdings. Nikkei said Canon has the highest bid amounting to $6.2 billion. Whoever the winner is, wil
It's Over For Sanofi and Merck European Joint Vaccines Venture
Drug makers Sanofi and Merck & Co. will part ways by the end of the year sealing their partnership for the European vaccines joint venture. Sales has been declining and both companies agreed it is bet
Uber, Mumbai Police Introduce 'Uber Breathalyser' to Regulate 'Don't Drink-and-Drive' Policy, Drinkers Book A Ride
Uber Breathalysers or also known as 'Alco Booth' are being installed in Mumbai pubs and clubs. This is a move from the Mumbai police and Uber to lessen the crime and accident rate due to drunk driving
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