Medications

Valeant under US federal investigation over drug pricing

Canadian pharmaceutical group Valeant says it has received subpoenas from US federal prosecutors seeking information about the pricing and distribution of its drugs, along with how it makes them more affordable for patients.

Health

Portugal considers allowing euthanasia, assisted suicide

After legalizing abortion and same-sex marriage in recent times, Portuguese lawmakers will decide Tuesday on another issue that has brought a confrontation between faith and politics in this predominantly Catholic country: ...

Health

Uruguay takes historic step on abortion

(AP)—Uruguay's Senate legalized first-trimester abortions for all women Wednesday in a groundbreaking measure that came with so many strings attached it left neither side in the bitter debate completely satisfied.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

German lawmakers seek elusive compromise on vaccine mandate

German lawmakers who proposed a requirement for all adults to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sought a compromise on Monday after struggling to win a majority in parliament, suggesting a less sweeping mandate that would initially ...

Other

Colorado right-to-die bill gets first public hearing

(AP)—Dozens of people with serious illnesses and others who have seen relatives suffer packed a Colorado legislative hearing Friday to testify on a proposal that would give dying patients the option to seek help ending ...

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