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Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns 7 May 08, 23:32 ET AP - The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior. The new guidelines mention the psychiatric risks but also say the popular Pfizer Inc. drug is the most effective at helping people get off cigarettes. more Humane Society releases new video of mistreated livestock 7 May 08, 22:24 ET AP - The Humane Society of the United States released video footage Wednesday of sick and injured livestock the group says were mistreated at auction sites and stockyards where cattle are sold for slaughter. more Alzheimer's disease risks are gender specific 7 May 08, 19:22 ET Reuters - The risks of developing Alzheimer's disease differ between the sexes, with stroke in men, and depression in women, critical factors, according to a French study. more Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study 7 May 08, 18:08 ET Reuters - A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted wiring needed for brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising concerns about using such medications in children. more Workouts sculpt heart as well as muscles 7 May 08, 14:24 ET Reuters - Exercise can cause structural changes in the heart, and these changes vary depending on the type of training an athlete is engaged in, new research shows. more Common gene variants linked to obesity 7 May 08, 11:25 ET Reuters - Researchers have identified new genetic variants that influence the risk of obesity and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes, according to findings from two studies published online this week. more Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study 7 May 08, 11:06 ET AP - People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies. more

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