"Scientists believe they may have found a potential new way to treat obesity by stopping the stomach from expanding.They have identified two cell proteins that relax the gut and help accommodate a big meal.
In theory, a drug which blocked this relaxation would reduce a person's ability and desire to gorge on excessive amounts of food."
More one step forward and two steps back.
Though they got one thing right, it will likely be ignored:
"At present, gastric banding or stomach stapling are used to reduce the maximum volume of the stomach.
But these are tricky surgical procedures, and carry a risk of serious side effects."
Then they got something wrong, which will likely be touted:
"..although current drugs that focused on appetite suppression, or on reducing fat absorption by the body did work..."
And yet another thing wrong:
"'For many the use of medication can be an important help towards their weight loss goals...'"
Drug-crazed silliness.
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