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US health experts give nod to new obesity drug

An advisory panel to the US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday urged approval of a new obesity drug, Qnexa, after warning against its approval in 2010 due to safety concerns.  More »

Melanoma drug nearly doubles survival time: study

A new drug to treat advanced skin cancer, or metastatic melanoma, has been shown to nearly double average survival time in a study of more than 130 patients, researchers said Wednesday.  More »

'Biological clock' is linked to heart attacks

Scientists on Wednesday said they had uncovered the first molecular proof that the "biological clock" is linked to a type of sudden, fatal heart attack.  More »

Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy

(HealthDay News) -- Exercise is a great way to manage the aches and pains of pregnancy, and help prepare your body for the birth of your child.  More »

Health Tip: Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low?

(HealthDay News) -- While high blood pressure is the more common medical issue, people can also have low blood pressure, medically called hypotension.  More »

Olympus says India exec likely had no ties to scandal

TOKYO (Reuters) - An Olympus Corp executive found dead in India in an apparent suicide is likely to have had no link to the Japanese endoscope maker's accounting scandal, a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Tsutomu Omori, 49, head of the ...  More »

Top Olympus lender denies board ambush, but may fill chair

TOKYO (Reuters) - Olympus Corp's main lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) denied it was trying to take control of the firm's board by stealth, but said it might well agree to send a former banker to be chairman of the disgraced came...  More »

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising at moderate or -- for very active women -- even high intensity during pregnancy won't hurt your baby's health, a new study finds.  More »

TSX may open lower on weak European, Chinese data

(Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index was set for a slightly lower open on Wednesday, tracking global markets, as weak economic data from Europe and China stoked fears about global growth. FACTORS TO WATCH * Canadian equity futures pointed to...  More »

Chavez surgery unsettles Venezuela ahead of election

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's election rival wished him a fast recovery on Wednesday while allies closed ranks behind the "comandante" whose announcement of new surgery in Cuba revived doubts over his future....  More »

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