Weight-loss drugs may harm developing brain: study

More about the malpractice known as diet drugs.

"A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted wiring needed for brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising concerns about using such medications in children."

No one, including children should get diet drugs.

"Sanofi-Aventis' weight-loss pill rimonabant, also known as Zimulti and sold under the brand name Acomplia in Europe, is the first in this new class of drugs. A U.S. expert panel rejected it last June because of fears it might trigger suicidal thoughts.

Other drugmakers, including Merck & Co Inc, are working on similar drugs."

Figures.

"'You have to weigh the benefits against the risks. If the benefit is related more to vanity than morbidity, I don't think the risks are tolerable,' he said."

There are no real benefits to diet drugs, only risks.

It is only a matter of time before more ill effects are found in adults.

These drugs are prescribed because expert diets fail.

They fail you because they are ill-conceived and based on false assumptions.

And when they fail, which they invariably do, the failed dieter is left in a worse position than before.

Diet properly to lose weight lastingly.

It is more than possible. It is probable if you do it correctly.