AbbVie, AndroGel partner owe $448 million in antitrust case: U.S. judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday found that pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic versions of testosterone replacement drug AndroGel from getting to market and ordered the drugmaker and its partner to pay $448 million.

Abbvie, Androgel partner owe $488 million in antitrust case: U.S. judge

(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday found that Abbvie Inc used sham litigation to illegally prevent generic versions of testosterone gel AndroGel from getting to market and ordered the drugmaker and its partner to pay $488 million.

Missouri appeals court tosses $55 mln J&J talc-powder verdict

(Reuters) - A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using talc-based products, including J&J's baby powder, citing a U.S. Supreme court ruling on where such cases can be brought.

Giving birth in water appears safe for mother and infant

(Reuters Health) - Giving birth in water, also known as immersion labor and delivery or waterbirth, appears safe for mother and baby, at least when it takes place in a hospital. 

Missouri appeals court tosses $55 million J&J talc-powder verdict

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Missouri appeals court on Friday threw out a $55 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products, including J&J's Baby Powder, for feminine hygiene.

Undiagnosed celiac disease tied to miscarriages and stillbirths

(Reuters Health) - Women with undiagnosed celiac disease may be more likely to have miscarriages or stillbirths than women who never get this diagnosis, a Danish study suggests.

Exercise may help childhood cancer survivors live longer

(Reuters Health) - Childhood cancer survivors who get plenty of vigorous exercise may live longer than their counterparts who aren't very active, a recent study suggests.

Iowa's top court rejects waiting period for abortions

(Reuters) - Iowa's Supreme Court on Friday rejected a 72-hour waiting period for abortions signed into law last year, ruling it unconstitutional.

Sleep disturbances common in National Guard soldiers after deployment

(Reuters Health) - National Guard soldiers may be plagued with sleep problems when they return home from the battlefield, according to a small study.

FDA approves Pulmonx's valve to treat lung disease

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pulmonx Inc's valve to treat a severe form of obstructive lung disease, most often characterized by shortness of breath.

FDA approves Pulmonx's lung valve to treat emphysema

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Pulmonx Inc's valves to treat a severe form of obstructive lung disease, most often characterized by shortness of breath.

Iowa high court rejects 72-hour waiting period for abortions

(Reuters) - Iowa's Supreme Court on Friday rejected a 72-hour waiting period for abortions signed into law last year, ruling it was unconstitutional.

Iowa top court rejects 72-hour waiting period for abortions

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iowa's Supreme Court on Friday rejected a 72-hour waiting period for abortions signed into law last year, ruling it was unconstitutional.