Brazilian Police Arrest Top Rio Drug Lord in Trunk of Car

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

One of Brazil’s most-wanted criminals, who police say controls a gang of 200 armed drug traffickers in a Rio de Janeiro slum that sprawls above the city’s wealthiest neighborhood, has been arrested. Find more info about Brazilian Police Arrest Top Rio Drug Lord in Trunk of Car photos videos pictures. read ...

Drug helps fat monkeys lose weight — could people be next?

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. Find more info about Drug helps fat monkeys lose weight -- could people be next? photos videos pictures. read more

Mexico’s Drug War Takes to the Blogosphere

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

With the press cowed by gang reprisals, blog posts and tweets fill an information void Find more info about Mexico's Drug War Takes to the Blogosphere photos videos pictures. read more

New Drug Cuts Blood Supply To Fat Cells For Weight Loss

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

A study published this month in the journal Science Translational Medicine explains a new and potentially revolutionary approach to weight loss, a drug called Adipotide, that basically reduces the blood supply specifically to fat cells, causing them to simply wither away. Standard approaches usually involve trying to increase metabolism and ...

Drug helps ‘couch potato’ monkeys lose weight

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly. Find more info about Drug helps 'couch potato' monkeys lose weight photos videos pictures. read more