Australian healthcare shares hold ground as report flags regulatory change

Shares of Australia's biggest listed aged care providers bounced back from early losses on Friday after a government-backed inquiry sharply criticized care of the elderly and vulnerable, raising expectations of a far-reaching regulatory overhaul.

Australian healthcare shares fall as report on aged care flags regulatory change

Shares of Australia's biggest listed aged care providers fell on Friday after a government-backed inquiry strongly criticized care of the elderly and vulnerable, raising expectations of a far-reaching regulatory overhaul.

Amgen takes 20.5% stake in BeiGene to sell cancer drugs in China

Amgen Inc said on Thursday it will take a 20.5% stake in BeiGene Ltd in a deal to expand the California-based biotechnology company's presence in China, the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.

Cardiac rehab after heart valve surgery tied to better outcomes

(Reuters Health) - Cardiac rehab, known to be helpful after heart attacks, may also aid recovery from heart valve surgery, a study suggests.

Minority cancer patients less often see 'culturally competent' doctors

(Reuters Health) - Although many minority cancer survivors would prefer to see doctors who share or understand their cultural background, that often doesn't happen, a new U.S. study suggests.

Amgen to take 20.5% stake in BeiGene to expand in China

Amgen Inc said on Thursday it will acquire a 20.5% stake in BeiGene Ltd in a deal that will enable the California-based biotechnology company to expand its presence in China, the world's second largest pharmaceutical market.

Stress disorders tied to risk for life-threatening infections

(Reuters Health) - People who have stress disorders like PTSD may be more vulnerable to potentially life-threatening infections, especially if they are diagnosed at younger ages or dealing with other psychiatric issues, a recent study suggests.

Factbox: U.S. vaping-related deaths climb to 39, Illinois reports third death

Deaths in the United States from a mysterious lung illness linked to vaping rose to 39, with Illinois and Massachusetts confirming additional deaths in the states.

Regular exercise before breast cancer tied to lower heart risk after treatment

(Reuters Health) - Older breast cancer patients who exercised regularly before their cancer diagnosis may be better protected from the heart-harming effects of cancer treatment, a large U.S. study suggests.

Factbox: U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 37 - CDC

U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 37 deaths and 1,888 confirmed and probable cases of a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping.

Infection amnesia: Measles 'destroys immune system memory'

Getting measles is even more dangerous than doctors had realized, because it destroys immunity that the victim has acquired to other diseases, researchers said on Thursday.

U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 37, cases of illness to 1,888

U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 1,888 confirmed and probable cases and 3 more deaths from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping, taking the total death toll to 37.

European agency highlights blood clot risks from Pfizer's arthritis drug

Pfizer Inc's rheumatoid arthritis drug Xeljanz could increase the risk of blood clots in the lungs and in deep veins, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Thursday.