The weight loss pill Meridia may increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a company-sponsored study, and is set for review by the FDA next week. Read the full story
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Weight Loss Pill Raises Risk of Heart Attack
Posted on 11 September 2010
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New Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise
Posted on 11 July 2010
A new weight loss drug by Arena Pharmaceuticals shows promising results in clinical trials, and could hit store shelves by early next year. Read the full story
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Weight Loss Surgery News – January 1, 2010
Posted on 01 January 2010
Watch this week’s WLS News to find out why too much exercise, too soon could pose certain risks to weight loss surgery patients. And, learn how drinking coffee and tea may help prevent a life threatening medical condition. Plus, we’ll tell you how psychotherapy can benefit overweight teens, fill you in on two new weight loss pills expected to get FDA approval, and share the top ten trends in weight loss surgery for the New Year. Read the full story
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FDA Investigates Meridia…Again
Posted on 17 December 2009
Meridia is being investigated by the FDA for increasing cardiovascular problems in some of it’s users. Read the full story
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Obesity Drug Tests Well
Posted on 28 October 2009
Obesity Drug, Empatic, tested well in clinical trials, but the company still has to make it past the FDA. Watch to find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story
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