EXTFDA OKs 1st Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Drug (HealthDay)The first nonprescription drug to treat obesity in American adults was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Age Brings More Fat, Less Muscle (HealthDay)Older Americans face a “double whammy” when it comes to body fat, a new study finds.

Religious Faith May Speed Stroke Recovery (HealthDay)Strong religious faith may help reduce emotional distress that can hinder recovery from stroke, Italian research shows.

Warm Weather Smog May Boost Stroke Risk (HealthDay)Inhaling fine particle air pollution, at least during warm weather, may increase people’s risk for stroke, Finnish researchers report.

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