Could a pill cure obesity?

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Could a pill cure obesity?

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Jun 6, 2012

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It's true: The FDA has approved two new anti-obesity drugs. But when did the medical community begin treating obesity as a chronic disease? Listen in to learn more about obesity medication -- including why anti-obesity drugs like fenphen failed in the past. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jun 6, 2012

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Could a pill cure obesity?

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