GM plans more cuts, eyes up to 10 factories

General Motors Corp. will extend its holiday shutdown or make other production cuts at up to 10 factories as it deals with a continued U.S. auto sales slump and fights to stay solvent.

EpiPens emerge as life-saving kid accessory

As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.

Autumn babies face greater risk of asthma

Babies born four months before the peak cold and flu season have a 30 percent higher risk of developing asthma, U.S. researchers said on Friday, suggesting that these common infections may trigger...

Bank of New York Mellon to ax 1,800 jobs

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. said Thursday it will cut its worldwide work force by 4 percent, or about 1,800 jobs, blaming the weak global economy.

Oil rises from 3-year low as stocks rebound

rebound in world stock markets supported oil prices Friday, with crude creeping off a 3-year low to trade above $50 a barrel.