Push to Cure Rare Diseases FDA staff members are doing something unusual. They are leaving Washington to help drug makers take a crucial step in developing drugs for rare diseases. Source: Wall Street Journal
Abbott to Buy Facet Biotech Abbott Labs will bulk up its product pipeline with a $722 million deal for Facet Biotech, which had rebuffed overtures from development partner Biogen Idec. Source: Wall Street Journal
Experiment Seeks Blood Test for Breast Cancer An experimental approach that looks for the DNA leaking out from dead and dying cells may provide a route to a blood test for breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. Source: FOX
Power Symbol Wins NYC Condom Design Contest An electric power button symbol inched past other entries to win New York's condom wrapper design contest, the city said Tuesday. Source: FOX
Tax Soda, Pizza to Cut Obesity, Researchers Say U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds per year. Source: FOX
Pringles Recalled for Fear of Salmonella Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure. Source: FOX
Manufacturer Expands Pet Food Recall Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food because of concerns over salmonella. Source: FOX