Gene Therapy Might Help Treat Obesity; Moderate Alcohol Consumption Related to Stronger Bones; Aspirin Improves Survival in Women with Heart Disease

Summary: U.S. researchers are studying using a gene injected directly into the brain as a possible long-term treatment for obesity. Moderate alcohol consumption is shown to contribute to stronger bones. New results from the Women's Health Initiative study provides evidence that aspirin may reduce the risk of death in postmenopausal women who have heart disease or who have had a stroke.