Tag: obesity

Obesity Explained

Since 1960, American adults have, on average, gained 28 pounds. That’s the…

JohnCGoodman JohnCGoodman

Good Flavors and Obesity

If you missed this, take a look at the video and see…

BarbaraDuck BarbaraDuck

Changing Fortunes in the Obesity Treatment Industry

With Qnexa, Contrave and Lorcaserin each recently rejuvenated after previous FDA's near-death…

PatrickDriscoll PatrickDriscoll

The Truth About Healthcare Around the World

According to Reuters, “The United States spends more on healthcare than any…

Nicola Ziady Nicola Ziady

European Obesity Drug and Device Markets

Arguably, the biggest threat in the field of healthcare is the looming…

PatrickDriscoll PatrickDriscoll

Is The FDA Keeping Us Fat?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. A Gallup poll found that…

JohnCGoodman JohnCGoodman

Diabetes Doubles Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s

A study on the relationship between diabetes and dementia reveals that diabetes…

Anthony Cirillo Anthony Cirillo

FDA Accepts NDA for VIVUS’ Qnexa

VIVUS, Inc., has announced that the FDA has accepted its new drug…

PatrickDriscoll PatrickDriscoll

Weight Loss Surgery – An Acceptable Alternative Treatment for Obesity

  According to the California Health Care Foundation which publishes California Healthline,…

Gary Levin MD Gary Levin MD

European Obesity Market on Track to Show Drug, Device Gains

The FDA put a slight dent in forecasts for obesity drugs, with…

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