Reuters Health Report: August 21, 2015

Click to View in Browser Friday, August 21, 2015 For seniors, any exercise may be better than none (Reuters Health) - Even 15 minutes a day of brisk walking, cycling or swimming could help older adults live longer, according to a review of past research that found any physical activity is better than none. Birth control pills may offer lasting endometrial cancer protection (Reuters Health) - Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous research suggests. Novartis buys remaining rights to GSK treatment for up to $1 billion ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis has agreed to buy all remaining rights to Ofatumumab from Britain's GlaxoSmithKline for up to $1 billion, boosting the Swiss drugmaker's stable of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatments. Most women's gymnastics injuries don't sideline college athletes (Reuters Health) - Fewer than half of injuries in women's collegiate gymnastics are serious enough to sideline athletes for more than one day, a U.S. study suggests. U.S. court blocks California city's bid to stop pot dispensary suit OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Thursday blocked efforts by the city of Oakland, California, to stop a U.S. government lawsuit aimed at closing down the largest medical marijuana dispensary in the country. Heaviest smokers may face biggest weight gain after quitting (Reuters Health) - Smokers who keep smoking, and those who quit, will all gain weight over time, but those who smoked the most before quitting may gain more, a new study suggests. Lilly, Boehringer diabetes drug cuts heart attack, stroke risk in trial (Reuters) - A new diabetes pill from Eli Lilly and Co and Boehringer Ingelheim cut risk of heart attack, stroke and death in a closely watched study, the first glucose-lowering drug to show such protective results in a large cardiovascular trial, the drugmakers said on Thursday. Extra virgin olive oil linked to lower blood sugar and cholesterol (Reuters Health) - Compared to other kinds of fat, extra virgin olive oil may have healthier effects on levels of blood sugar and bad cholesterol after meals, according to an Italian study. Asian tiger mosquitoes spotted in Paris PARIS (Reuters) - Asian tiger mosquitoes, known to carry deadly diseases including dengue fever and chikungunya, were spotted in Paris for the second year running this summer, a local French health agency said. 'Female Viagra' seen more a pace-setter than moneymaker (Reuters) - The first U.S. treatment for low sexual desire in women, dubbed "female Viagra," is more likely to help build a market for better future rival drugs than achieve the sales seen for Pfizer Inc's famous little blue pill for men, industry experts said. Related Video Energy probe pits Morales against indigenous groups Thousands of dead fish wash up near Tianjin blast site A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2015 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook