Health and Healthcare

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Take More Heat

Now that the FDA has forced GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to put a "black label" on its diabetes drug Avandia, the competition is going for a coup de grace.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Thursday it was planning a major U.S. advertising campaign for diabetes drug Actos — one day after a new safety warning was issued on rival product Avandia, according to Reuters. The news service adds "the ads will run in 82 local newspapers and in several news weeklies, starting on Friday, under the headline "Actos has been shown to lower blood sugar without increasing your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.".

Never let it be said that the drug company executives are nice people.

Douglas A. McIntyre

Travel Cards Are Getting Too Good To Ignore

Credit card companies are pulling out all the stops, with the issuers are offering insane travel rewards and perks.

We’re talking huge sign-up bonuses, points on every purchase, and benefits like lounge access, travel credits, and free hotel nights. For travelers, these rewards can add up to thousands of dollars in flights, upgrades, and luxury experiences every year.

It’s like getting paid to travel — and it’s available to qualified borrowers who know where to look.

We’ve rounded up some of the best travel credit cards on the market. Click here to see the list. Don’t miss these offers — they won’t be this good forever.

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