Meridia, Sibutramine News

A study led by the University of Leicester has found that anti-obesity drugs coupled with lifestyle advice are effective in reducing weight and BMI.

Although the final decision is yet to be published, it is expected that ANVISA will forbid the sales of sibutramine and other Rx slimming products entirely in Brazil.

Dr Laura Gray and colleagues from the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Leicester have published a paper in the journal Obesity Review which looks at the effectiveness of anti -obesity drugs and a modified lifestyle on weight loss and body mass index.

Newswise - With the new year came many drug recalls. In the first six weeks of 2012, there were at least 13 drug-related recalls.

Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, Five of the supplements -- Mince Belle, Everlax, Ever Slim, Ever Slim Shake Mix Dietary Supplement Strawberry, and Ever Slim Shake Mix Dietary Supplement Chocolate -- ... (more)

Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 3, 2012 - Healthy People Co.

Beware what you buy online. Toxicologist Dr Benjamin Davies says prescription drugs bought online could contain counterfeit or undeclared ingredients.