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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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FDA approves weight-management drug Contrave

Posted: 10 Sep 2014 04:16 PM PDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Contrave (naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets) as treatment option for chronic weight management in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and physical activity.

Race, ethnicity linked with heart disease risk

Posted: 10 Sep 2014 03:50 AM PDT

New York, Sep 10 (IANS) A man's likelihood of accumulating fat around his heart might be better determined if doctors were to consider his race and ethnicity as well as where on his body the excess fat is deposited, new research shows.

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