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Zantac not a cause of woman’s cancer, jury says in first trial over drug

CHICAGO, May 23 (Reuters) - A jury in Chicago on Thursday rejected an Illinois woman’s claim that the now discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused her colon cancer, in the first trial out of thousands of lawsuits making similar allegations.

What to know about bird flu in dairy cows and the risk to humans

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STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings, rate cut optimism

Rio Tinto considered bid for BHP-target Anglo American -report

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GSK knew about Zantac cancer risk, attorneys tell jury in first trial

May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. attorneys for a woman who claims her colon cancer was caused by the now discontinued heartburn drug Zantac on Thursday told a jury in Chicago that pharmaceutical companies GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim knew the product could cause cancer if it was not handled properly but failed to warn the public.

First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago

April 30 (Reuters) - The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago.

First trial over Zantac cancer claims set to begin in Chicago

April 30 (Reuters) - The first trial over claims that blockbuster heartburn drug Zantac, once sold by GSK and other companies, causes cancer is set to begin this week in Chicago.

Sanofi profit slips on generic competition and currency effects

April 25 (Reuters) - Sanofi's first-quarter operating income fell 14.7% as currency effects and cheap competition to its multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio outweighed rising sales of anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent, the French drugmaker said on Thursday.

Sanofi Q1 profit slips on generic competition, forex effects

April 25 (Reuters) - Sanofi's said on Thursday first-quarter operating income declined 14.7% as unfavourable currency effects and cheap competition to multiple sclerosis drug Aubagio outweighed rising sales of anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent.

EU regulator rules out link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

April 12 (Reuters) - The European Union drug regulator found no evidence that a class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk's hugely popular Wegovy, are linked to suicidal thoughts, it said on Friday, ending a nine-month probe.

Sanofi to settle 4,000 Zantac cancer lawsuits in US state courts

NEW YORK, April 3 (Reuters) - Sanofi has reached an agreement in principle to settle 4,000 U.S. lawsuits linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer, the company said on Wednesday.

What to know about bird flu in dairy cows and the risk to humans

CHICAGO, April 3 (Reuters) - Texas officials reported on Monday that a farm worker tested positive for H5N1, or bird flu, that has spread to dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Michigan and Idaho - the first time the virus has infected cattle.

Fate of most remaining Zantac lawsuits weighed by Delaware judge

Jan 22 (Reuters) - GSK, Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies are urging a judge in Delaware this week to find that evidence plaintiffs' lawyers want to use in about 72,000 lawsuits claiming that the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer is not supported by science.

Fate of most remaining Zantac lawsuits weighed by Delaware judge

Jan 22 (Reuters) - GSK, Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies will urge a judge in Delaware this week to find that evidence plaintiffs' lawyers want to use in about 72,000 lawsuits claiming that the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer is not supported by science.

Drugs group Sanofi makes Olympic jump in rebrand bid

LONDON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Sanofi is hoping that by sponsoring the Olympic Games it can attract new talent, reward existing staff and shake off the French drugmaker's conservative image.

British equities slip on higher yields, financials drag

FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 off 0.9%

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