New hope for obesity patients as FDA approves Saxenda

After promising clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug called Saxenda for chronic weight management that will be available by prescription to overweight and obese adults.

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U.S. health watchdog approves Roche Ebola test for emergency use

ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG said U.S. health regulators have approved its Ebola test for emergency use in response to the world's worst outbreak of the disease in West Africa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche's LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test for use on patients with signs and symptoms of Ebola Zaire virus infection, the Swiss drugmaker said in a statement. Roche said the LightMix test can generate results in just over three hours, helping to detect the virus quickly so treatment can start as soon as possible. ...



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FDA approves Roche Ebola test for emergency use

ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG said U.S. health regulators have approved its Ebola test for emergency use in response to the world's worst outbreak of the disease in West Africa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Roche's LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR Test for use on patients with signs and symptoms of Ebola Zaire virus infection, the Swiss drugmaker said in a statement. Roche said the LightMix test can generate results in just over three hours, helping to detect the virus quickly so treatment can start as soon as possible. ...

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'Nerd fitness' taking off

WJXT Jacksonville'Nerd fitness' taking offWJXT JacksonvilleThis isn't just fantasy, it's the latest fitness craze. So-called geek-friendly gyms and online communities are popping up across the country, on a mission to help self-proclaimed nerds and gamers spring off the couch and into action. They mash ...

Liberia reports dozens of new Ebola cases along border

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Authorities in Liberia say there have been dozens of new Ebola cases erupting along the border with Sierra Leone.



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3 Must-Have New Year's Resolution Strategies to Help You Reach Your Goals

It's that time of the year -- New Year's resolutions are upon us. According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 8 percent percent of people actually successfully achieve their New Year's resolutions goals.



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Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms

The perfect gluten-free alternative to the classic snack!You'll need:1 quart sized container of mushrooms (baby portobello or white)1 cup quinoa1/2 medium sized red onion2 medium sized carrots4 cloves of garlic1 small bunch of parsleySalt (pink himalayan or sea salt)Black pepperCoconut oilBring 2 cups of salted water and the quinoa to a boil....

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