Diabetes

First Diabetes and Cholesterol Combo Pill Approved

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the Merck Co. drug Juvisync, the first pill designed to treat diabetes and high cholesterol at the same time.

Genetic Disorder

FDA Approves Drug for Rare Blood Disease: Alexion's Soliris

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Soliris (eculizumab) by Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. to treat a rare genetic blood disease in adults and children.

Heart Disease

Sanofi Heart Drug Restricted After Organ Injuries

European regulators said the use of the heart drug Multaq by Sanofi-Aventis to treat arrhythmia should be limited due to an increased risk of liver, lung and cardiovascular adverse events.

FDA vs. Cigarette Companies: Makers Say No to Graphic Labels

The U.S. government defended in court on Wednesday the requirement it has imposed on tobacco companies to place graphic images on cigarette packages warning about the risks of smoking.