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

Check out this week’s WLS News to learn about a new obesity drug performing well in clinical trials, find out what junk food manufacturers are doing to promote weight loss, and get important details about the negative effects of a high-fat diet on the muscles. Plus, learn about the connection between obesity and asthma among women, and discover what a recent study shows about the link between obesity and some forms of mental illness. Read the full story

Obesity drug manufacturer Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. claims its new miracle pill, Contrave, can reduce food cravings and curb obesity. The drug contains brupopion, an anti-depressant medication sold under the brand name Wellbutrin, and studies show it actually works. Read the full story