Geron says FDA lifts hold on stem cell trial

The developer of the treatment, Geron Corp. , said the Food and Drug Administration removed a clinical hold on its GRNOPC1 therapy.

More women to get health insurance under Affordable Care Act

The new Affordable Care Act is likely to help 30 million women obtain better health insurance or coverage if they don't already have any, a new report shows.

Andy Griffith pitches health care law to seniors in Obama administration's new TV ad

Actor Andy Griffith has a new role: pitching President Barack Obama's health care law to seniors in a cable television ad paid for by Medicare.

Disability rights

It would be easy to miss some things that have happened since President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act 20 years ago.

Callers swamp jobless hot line

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Want employer provided health and retirement...

Therea TMs further confirmation that the best odds for a job with employer-provided health and retirement benefits lie in government rather than private industry employment.

EPA to Crack Down on Farm Dust

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering a crackdown on farm dust, so 21 senators have signed a letter addressing their concerns on the possible regulations.

EPA Rejects Cuccinelli's Greenhouse Gases Challenge

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's challenge to the federal government's conclusion that greenhouse gases are dangerous to people has failed on the regulatory front but remains alive in court.

Athens chemical fire probe delayed

An Athens-Clarke firefighter walks past a fireball erupting Wednesday from the remains of J&J Chemical Co.

Citigroup paying $75 million to settle civil charges

Banking titan Citigroup Inc. is paying $75 million to settle civil charges that it misled investors about its potential losses from subprime mortgages as the housing bust hit in 2007.

4 dishonest broker tactics and how to avoid them

Any industry has its bad apples, and the brokerage industry is no exception. While most investment professionals are honest, there are always people who will take advantage of people when given the chance -- especially when it comes to money.

Curaxis Pharmaceutical Corp. Announces Completion of Reverse Merger With Auto Search Cars, Inc.

Curaxis Pharmaceutical Corp. is pleased to announce the completion of its reverse merger with Auto Search Cars, Inc.