February 22, 2012: FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
Drug had been previously rejected because of concerns about possible heart problems, birth defects

February 21, 2012: FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defects

July 14, 2010: New Pill Found to Cut Weight With Few Side Effects: Study
Lorcaserin one of three new anti-obesity medications up for review by the FDA

January 05, 2010: Young, Overweight Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Spam
They're more likely to respond to product pitches in e-mails, study shows

October 23, 2009: Diabetes Drug May Boost Weight Loss in Obese Patients
Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds

August 27, 2009: Fat-Fighting Chemical Holds Promise
But research on 'fatostatin' is still in early stages

October 23, 2008: New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs
Tesofensine could replace gastric bypass surgery for some patients, researchers say

May 15, 2008: Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

May 07, 2008: Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
Cannabinoid-blocking receptors thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study shows

May 07, 2008: Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty
Study finds those given injections of ghrelin showed activity in brain's reward centers