U.S. Obamacare 2018 exchange enrollment drops 3 percent: CMS

(Reuters) - About 11.8 million consumers nationwide enrolled in 2018 Obamacare exchange plans, a 3 percent drop from last year when 12.2 million consumers signed up, according to a final government tally released on Tuesday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Pfizer in deal with Allogene to develop cancer cell therapies

(Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it would take a 25 percent stake in Allogene Therapeutics to accelerate the development of CAR T cell therapies sourced from donors instead of patients.

Smartphone app might offer new way to measure blood flow

(Reuters Health) - An experimental smartphone app might be an effective alternative to a traditional method of assessing circulation in people who need surgery to restore normal blood flow to the heart, a small study suggests.

High-flying biotech Loxo tempers bullish view for cancer drug

STAMFORD, Connecticut (Reuters) - In record time, Loxo Oncology developed a novel drug for a wide variety of tumors that share a rare mutation. It recently struck a partnership with Germany's Bayer . Its stock tripled in the past year.

Crash tests confirm safety of rear-facing carseats in rear impact collisions

(Reuters Health) - Infants and toddlers in rear-facing carseats are well-protected even in rear-impact collisions, crash test results suggest.

Heavily used herbicide tied to shorter pregnancies

(Reuters Health) - More than 90 percent of pregnant women in a small Indiana study had glyphosate in their urine, and higher concentrations were associated with earlier deliveries.

Weight-loss surgery tied to increases in divorces, marriages

(Reuters Health) - Weight loss surgery can affect interpersonal relationships, a Swedish report suggests.

Going broke midlife tied to increased risk of premature death

(Reuters Health) - Middle-aged adults who lose most of their net worth over a brief period of time are more likely to die prematurely than individuals who hold on to their nest eggs, a U.S. study suggests.

Mom's heart risk higher when baby has heart defect

(Reuters Health) - Mothers of babies with heart defects are themselves at higher-than-average risk for being hospitalized with heart disease later in life, researchers say.

South Korea has a sting in the tail for drinkers who mix wasps and soju

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Koreans who enjoy a rare flavor of soju, the country's most beloved alcohol, have been discouraged from mixing wasps into their drinks as a tonic after a health warning from the food ministry.

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