Drug for weight loss could be ‘holy grail’

Lorcaserin is the first weight loss drug deemed safe for heart health

Tue, 28 Aug, 2018 - 03:20

Lorcaserin is the first weight loss drug deemed safe for heart health

A weight loss pill has been hailed as a potential holy grail in the fight against obesity after a study showed it does not increase the risk of serious heart problems.

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