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Image: Illustration by John Hendrix The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new drug that tackles the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) in 4 percent of patients . The drug, called ivacaftor (brand name Kalydeco), acts by helping the body make better use of a protein that works incorrectly in cystic fibrosis patients.

LONDON, United Kingdom Bill Gates, the world’s leading 13 pharmaceutical companies, governments and global organisations have announced unprecedented funding and support to eliminate and control 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTD) by 2020. More than US $785 million will be donated to control or eliminate these infections that affect around 1.4 billion people in 149 endemic countries

CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz breaks down the latest HealthPop news, including a battle of the sexes when it comes to pain and narcissism

Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from The Creative Destruction of Medicine: How the Digital Revolution Will Create Better Health Care (Basic Books, 2012), by Eric Topol, a professor of innovative medicine and the director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute. [More]

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It's one of America's fastest-growing and most innovative markets. Here's how one California company tapped it. Like most law -abiding citizens, Peggy Cross never expected to find herself in a penitentiary—let alone a prison riot

Men who don't get enough alone time with their male friends are more prone to erectile dysfunction, according to a new study.

Mobile devices have come a long way in the last few years, but big advancements are coming soon. Next time you glance at your Android device or iPhone, pause for a moment and think about how far smartphones have come in the last few years

It can be awkward, but getting one can also be essential for your health

Gary Hirshberg talks to his wife, Inc. columnist Meg Cadoux Hirshberg, about his recent decision to step down as CEO of Stonyfield Yogurt. My husband, Gary Hirshberg, announced last week that he was stepping down as CE-Yo of Stonyfield Yogurt, after 28 years on the job.

Actor, playwright and journalist Anna Deavere Smith talks about the health care crisis and her play about people dealing with illness, health and the health care system, Let Me Down Easy . The performance can be streamed on the PBS website, PBS.org , as part of the Great Performances series. [More]

CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details on this week's latest HealthPop news, including a CDC binge drinking report, and provocative nicotine and marijuana studies

Too busy to work out? Think again.

Ben Breedlove died Christmas Day, but left behind video about his health that's now been viewed more than 1 million times

Profit and revenue tell you a lot--but they don't tell you everything about the health of your business. Every business focuses on and measures revenue