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$93,000 cancer drug: How much is a life worth?

Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly $100,000 a year, sparking fresh debate about how much a few months more of life is worth. More »

US restricts, EU bans controversial diabetes pill

WASHINGTON - European regulators ordered the diabetes drug Avandia off the market and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration placed stringent restrictions on its use in the United States, saying heart attack risks associated with the former blockbuster are too great a safety concern to continue its use for most people. More »