Merck no longer expects April approval for surgery drug sugammadex after FDA cancels meeting
Drugmaker Merck & Co. no longer expects its experimental injection sugammadex to be approved next month after another regulatory setback.
Kia recalls about 209,000 Soul SUVs to fix gas pedals that can bend or break
Kia is recalling nearly 209,000 Soul small SUVs because the gas pedals can bend or break.
Lumber Liquidators addresses concerns about safety of products in bid to stem stock plunge
Shares of Lumber Liquidators slumped 5 percent in volatile premarket trading Thursday before the company, which has been battered by reports of unsafe products, provides investors with an update about its business.
GM recalls Chevy Volts for software update to prevent carbon monoxide problem
General Motors Co. is recalling some Chevrolet Volt gas-electric hybrid cars to fix a problem that can cause carbon monoxide to build up in an enclosed space.
DNA testing firm 23andMe hires biotechnology executive in bid to develop its own drugs
Google-backed genetic testing company 23andMe is launching its own drug development unit, betting that it can translate its database of customer DNA information into novel medicines.
Toyota recalls 112,500 cars, SUVs to fix electric power steering, and EV software issues
Toyota is recalling 112,500 cars and SUVs to fix problems with electric power steering controls and electric vehicle software.
2015 Toyota Sienna, best-selling van, adds features, safety, stiffened structure
Toyota's Sienna, the best-selling family van in the country this year, has refreshed styling, stiffened vehicle structure, more safety equipment and new features for 2015.
Maker of Children's Tylenol to plead guilty to selling products that contained metal particles
A manufacturer of over-the-counter infant's and children's liquid medications has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge that it sold products that contained metal particles.
Nissan recalls 625,000 more Altima midsize cars; hoods can fly open while they're being driven
Nissan is recalling 625,000 more cars in the U.S. as part of a growing problem with faulty latches that can allow hoods to fly open while cars are moving.
Hyundai recalls Genesis to fix rear light water leaks that cause gear shifter malfunction
Hyundai is recalling more than 26,000 Genesis luxury cars in the U.S. and Canada to fix a water leak that can cause the transmission gear shifter to malfunction.
Freight train carrying Bakken crude derails, catches fire in northern Illinois
A freight train loaded with crude oil derailed in northern Illinois, bursting into flames and prompting officials to suggest that everyone with 1 mile evacuate, authorities said.
FDA OKs Cresemba, Astellas drug for rare but serious fungal infections, after priority review
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new antifungal drug, Cresemba, to treat two rare but serious infections that typically strike people with weakened immune systems.
Chrysler recalls 703,000 minivans, SUVs to replace ignition switches that can cause stalling
Chrysler is recalling nearly 703,000 minivans and SUVs to replace faulty ignition switches that can cause the vehicles to stall unexpectedly.
FDA says maker of endoscope linked to 'superbug' outbreak did not seek federal approval
Federal health officials say that the manufacturer of a medical instrument at the center of a recent "superbug" outbreak in Los Angeles did not receive federal clearance to sell the device.
FDA expands approval of innovative Bristol-Myers drug for use against lung cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday expanded approval of an innovative Bristol-Myers Squibb drug to treat the most common form of lung cancer.
Safety agency closes Michelin truck tire investigation without seeking a recall
The U.S. government's highway safety agency has closed an investigation into reports of Michelin truck tire failures without seeking a recall.
New York lawmakers to try again with bill to restrict toxins in toys; measure died last year
Two New York state lawmakers have reintroduced legislation intended to ban the use of toxic chemicals in children's toys — but the legislation continues to face opposition from toy manufacturers.
General Motors, Honda, Fiat Chrysler top US government's list of recalls by automaker
General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. topped the U.S. government's list of automakers with the most recalled vehicles last year.
Pacira Pharma skids as FDA refuses to grant new clearance for post-surgery pain drug Exparel
Shares of Pacira Pharmaceuticals tumbled Monday after the company said regulators refused to grant a new marketing approval for its post-surgical pain drug Exparel.
Hyundai recalls 263,000 cars in US and Canada due to problem with power-assisted steering
Hyundai is recalling about 263,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a sensor problem could cause drivers to lose power-assisted steering.