Japan drug price reforms risk hurting investment: Bristol-Myers CEO

Japan drug price reforms risk hurting investment: Bristol-Myers CEO
Reuters: Health
Japan's "overly restrictive" drug pricing policies risk diverting foreign direct investment to China and other markets, the chief executive of Bristol-Myers Squibb said on Thursday.

Scientists find toxic fungus near Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Scientists find toxic fungus near Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Reuters: Health
A highly poisonous fungus, with toxins that can be absorbed through the skin, has been identified for the first time in the rain forest near the Great Barrier Reef, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

South Korea confirms two new African swine fever cases, now 13 in all as disease spreads

South Korea confirms two new African swine fever cases, now 13 in all as disease spreads
Reuters: Health
South Korea's agriculture ministry said on Thursday two more suspected cases of African swine fever have been confirmed as the deadly hog disease at pig farms in towns near its border with North Korea.

Motivation with Kristin Calabria

Motivation with Kristin Calabria

Yoga instructor Kristin Calabria turned to yoga to help her overcome injury, and stayed because it healed every other part of her.

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Carla’s 3-Year Running Streak Started as a Personal Goal and Became Much More

Carla’s 3-Year Running Streak Started as a Personal Goal and Became Much More

When Carla began her running streak of at least one mile a day, she never imagined she would still be at it more than three years and nine months later. When she realized she could use her running to raise money and awareness for muscular dystrophy, a disease both her grandmother and brother have, she became even more dedicated to the streak and set out to reach new heights.

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Trump to unveil order aiming to boost Medicare health program, woo seniors

Trump to unveil order aiming to boost Medicare health program, woo seniors
Reuters: Health
President Donald Trump will unveil an executive order on Thursday aimed at strengthening the Medicare health program for seniors by seeking to improve its fiscal position and offer more affordable plan options, administration officials told Reuters.

Walmart to test programs for U.S. workers to cut its healthcare costs

Walmart to test programs for U.S. workers to cut its healthcare costs
Reuters: Health
Walmart Inc said on Thursday it will begin several healthcare pilot programs for its U.S. employees starting Jan. 1 as it looks for ways to cut healthcare costs - one of the largest expenses for the retailer after wages.