AFP - The world has failed to take the costly but basic steps needed to save millions of women and children from death at childbirth, a high-profile taskforce said Thursday.

AP - The European Union banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk on Thursday as tainted dairy products linked to the deaths of four babies turned up in candy and other Chinese-made goods that were quickly pulled from stores worldwide.

AP - Seniors who switch between low-cost generic drugs and the original products based on who's footing the bill are likely driving up the cost of the government's Medicare drug plan, according to a new study.