| Abbott Halts Sales of Weight-Loss Drug Abbott Laboratories said it is pulling prescription weight-loss drug Meridia from the U.S., Canadian and Australian markets at the request of health regulators on concerns the drug increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. online.wsj.com |
Report: Hispanics outlive black and white Americans Hispanics live longer than whites or blacks, according to the first life expectancy data for the U.S. Hispanic population, which was released ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Microsoft Sets Online Office Pricing Microsoft unveiled an online service that combines features of its email, document and productivity software for as little as $2 per user per month, in response to competition from Google. online.wsj.com |
Fitch May Cut Banks' Ratings Bank of America and Citigroup may have their credit ratings cut by Fitch because of new rules governing the way the FDIC supports financial institutions that pose a systemic threat. online.wsj.com |
Quick Study: Walking may prevent memory problems in older people THE QUESTION Might a regular walking regimen protect against the memory loss that occurs when the brain shrinks in old age? feeds.washingtonpost.com |