Abstinence pledges fail to cut STD rates study finds
A study of 12,000 adolescents shows virginity pledges do not reduce sexually transmitted diseases compared with peers who do not pledge. Pledgers delay first sex and have fewer partners but use condoms less, leaving overall STD risk similar across groups. Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health were presented at a national conference.
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New pill targets cravings for smoking and weight loss
In final testing, rimonabant shows promise in helping people quit smoking and lose weight by blocking brain circuitry tied to cravings. Studies found an average 20 pound loss in a year and doubled short term smoking cessation rates, with U.S. approval hoped after further trials.
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New Diet Drug Shows Promise Against Obesity and Smoking
A Univ of Cincinnati study discusses rimonabant as a first in a class blocking the endocannabinoid system to curb hunger and cravings. In a 12 month trial with 1,036 overweight volunteers, high dose users lost about 20 pounds, reduced waistlines, and improved HDL while triglycerides fell. Separate 10 week test on 787 smokers showed 28 percent quit for at least a month vs 16 percent on placebo.
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Kansas University ends physical education program
KU officials announced the physical education program will stop accepting new students, with 14 majors and 21 applicants affected. Current students may finish by 2006. enrollment fell 80 percent since 1994. Dean Angela Lumpkin cited a job mismatch and rising childhood obesity as concerns.
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