GOP's New Health-Law Front

Ann Romney's Struggle With MS

Ann Romney's multiple sclerosis has taken her to one of the world's leading MS doctors, participation in a medical study at Harvard, and an unproven therapy called reflexology.

Glaxo Extends U.S. Biotech Bid

GlaxoSmithKline kept up the pressure on Human Genome Sciences by extending its offer for the U.S. biotech company to July 20, four days after the target company's deadline for finding alternative suitors.

Democrats Want to Move On, GOP Doesn't

Democrats and Republicans have found one more thing to disagree about: In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's health-care ruling, Democrats want to change the subject. Republicans don't.

Conn. Seeks to Tighten Medicaid Eligibility

Connecticut officials believe some parents of college-aid children are taking advantage of the state's Medicaid health-insurance program for low-income adults.

Bristol Will Buy Diabetes Drug Maker

Bristol-Myers Squibb said it will buy diabetes drug maker Amylin in a $7 billion deal that will intensify the competition to treat the growing number of people afflicted with the disease.

Ruling Clears Uncertainty for Health Industry

The Supreme Court's health-care ruling will hurt bottom lines at some companies in the sector, analysts say. But many note that a clearer picture of the industry's future is a benefit to all.

OxyContin Maker Guards Exclusivity

Purdue Pharma is trying to extend its exclusive rights to OxyContin, saying a new version it developed might substantially curtail abuse.

FDA Approves Weight-Loss Drug Belviq

The FDA approved weight-loss drug Belviq made by Arena Pharmaceuticals, the first obesity medicine to be approved in more than a decade.

• Arena Pharma Shares Surge
• Arena Pharma Options Trading Exceeds Apple

Survey: Business Owners Struggle With Health-Care Law

Small-business owners and CEOs are struggling to understand how one of the key elements of the health-care legislation affects their firms, according to a new survey by The Wall Street Journal and Vistage International.

West Virginia Sues Drug Distributors in Pill-Abuse Fight

West Virginia sued 14 drug wholesalers to force stricter distribution of painkillers and other controlled substances, alleging the companies have benefited from the state's problem with prescription-drug abuse.

Big Shippers Carve Health-Care Niches

Running logistics for cost-conscious health care and pharmaceutical companies is proving a lucrative and growing business for parcel shipping companies including UPS, FedEx and DHL.