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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Caution Urged with Weight-Loss Drugs

A study conducted by researchers in Cambridge, Massachusetts has found that some diet and weight-loss drugs may not be safe for children.
"In research with mice, they found this class of drugs suppresses the adaptive rewiring of the brain necessary for neural development in young animals."
The drugs are appetite suppressants that work by blocking certain receptors in the brain, but these receptors play a key role in overall brain development. Extreme caution is advised when using, or considering using, these types of drugs for children. Source: MentalHelp.net.

Labels: brain_development, diet_pills, appetite_suppressants

Posted By: Aspen Education Group