Shingles may up risk of heart attack, stroke

(Reuters Health) - Getting shingles may increase your risk of a heart attack, stroke or other heart problems by as much as 40 percent, according to Korean researchers.

British ministers call for post-Brexit drug deal with EU

LONDON (Reuters) - The British government sought to reassure drug companies and biotech firms on Monday by calling for continued co-operation with the European Union over drug regulation after Brexit.

Drugmaker Shire faces blood and guts battles on road to growth

LONDON (Reuters) - Shire has come a long way since 1986, from selling calcium supplements from above a shop in southern England to becoming a poster child for a nimble global drugs firm, driven by deals and smart bets on specialty medicines.