Hey, Health Coach: Are Weight Loss Medicines Safe?
Hey, Health Coach: Are Weight Loss Medicines Safe?
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Editor’s Note: In “Hey, Health Coach,” Sarah Hays Coomer answers reader questions about the intersection of health and overall well-being. Have a question? Send her a message (and don’t forget to use a sleuthy pseudonym!).
Hey, Health Coach,
I have a couple of friends who are on new prescription weight loss drugs. One of them is taking pills and the other is giving herself shots. I have a solid 40 or 50 pounds to lose, but I’ve been burned by so many quick fixes for weight loss. What’s the research behind these new drugs? Are they safe, and do they work
– Wishing For A Magic Pill