Third Wave Technologies Inc. wins U.S. approval Monday to market a genetic blood test that could help make certain medicines more personalized, allowing doctors to adjust drug dosages accordingly, and minimizes side effects.

The Food and Drug Administration says the Invader UGT1A1 Molecular Assay has so far only been shown to work with Pfizer Inc's colon cancer drug Camptosar, but future data could link it to other drugs

Authorities ban 1,856 pounds of beef that were shipped to wholesalers in a half-dozen states under rules designed to protect consumers from mad cow disease

The beef included meat from a Canadian cow that inspectors in Canada determined was eligible for shipment to the United States. A Canadian audit two weeks later found, however that the cow was too old to be allowed entry to the U.S., The Associated Press reports

A new survey from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and Cancer Research UK reveals the majority of people in England and Wales support a complete ban on smoking in the workplace.

The survey found 73% of the 1,000 respondents say a ban should be applied without exception

A drug that fights mild to severe Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for liquid oral forms.

Forest Laboratories, Inc. announces Friday that an oral solution formulation of Namend (memantine HCl), is now available to physicians, patients, and pharmacies nationwide. Oral solution offers an alternative that may make the ingestion of Namenda easier for those patients who have trouble swallowing tablets

A drug that fights mild to severe Alzheimer's disease has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for liquid oral forms.

Forest Laboratories, Inc. announces Friday that an oral solution formulation of Namend (memantine HCl), is now available to physicians, patients, and pharmacies nationwide. Oral solution offers an alternative that may make the ingestion of Namenda easier for those patients who have trouble swallowing tablets