HEALTH
HFDA panel rejects over-the-counter cholesterol drugWASHINGTON - Government advisers last week rejected Merck & Co.'s bid for over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Mevacor, the granddaddy of the famed cholesterol-lowering drugs. More » |
Recall of common children's vaccine may cause shortageTRENTON, N.J. - The recall of a routine vaccine for babies due to contamination risks could trigger a shortage and likely will alarm parents, but officials said there is no known health threat. More » |
