"The antibody works against the gastric hormone ghrelin (pronounced 'grell-in'), which has been linked to weight gain and fat storage through its metabolic actions. These findings point towards a potentially novel treatment for obesity that would interfere directly with the some of the biological mechanisms determining weight."Not only will docs get paid to give you the stuff (if it ever is shown to be effective - a big if), but they will also get to try and fix you from the complications, direct and indirect, from messing with your hormones.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
A New Strategy To Fight Obesity Developed By Scripps Research Scientists
Not exactly. More like a "A New Strategy To Make Money For Big Sick Care Developed By Scripps Research Scientists."
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