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Weight-Loss Drugs May Harm Developing Brain: Study
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Title Weight-Loss Drugs May Harm Developing Brain: Study
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574252?src=rss
Description A drug from a new class of weight-loss treatments disrupted brain development in young mice, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, raising concerns about using these drugs in children. Reuters Health Information
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Date May 11, 2008
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