By PAULA SPAN
Life-settlement providers purchase policies from older people who want the money now. Sometimes that’s a good idea — and sometimes not.
Published: October 12, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By KATIE THOMAS and SHEILA KAPLAN
An inquiry centered on actions by a New York Congressman who is a majority stockholder in a biotech company.
Published: October 11, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By PAM BELLUCK
Men have long complained about how condoms fit. Now a manufacturer is selling condoms in bespoke sizes, including 10 lengths and nine circumferences.
Published: October 11, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
A man fell ill after returning from Madagascar, which is struggling to contain a rash of plague cases. It is the first instance of the outbreak spreading to another country.
Published: October 10, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By ABBY GOODNOUGH
Its plan would give premium subsidies to well-off people but increase out-of-pocket costs for many with modest incomes. Other states could potentially follow.
Published: October 9, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
In a deal similar to the one that turned the tide against AIDS, manufacturers and charities will make chemotherapy drugs available in six poor countries at steep discounts.
Published: October 6, 2017 at 08:00PM
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By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
In a way reminiscent of the early days of West Africa’s Ebola outbreak, a disease that is normally rural has reached cities and is spreading rapidly.
Published: October 5, 2017 at 08:00PM
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