In never ceases to amaze me how fast the FDA is willing to toss consumer safety aside and lick the hands that feed it.

No doubt you've seen the newest weight loss drug Alli all over the TV making millions for its maker but unfortunately like most all other drugs, it doesn't work that well and can have harmful side effects.

Here's one story...

In May 1997, Public Citizen’s Health Research Group appeared before the FDA advisory committee that reviews diet drugs and argued against approval of orlistat unless there was evidence that it reduced the illness and death associated with chronic obesity. The drug has only been proven to marginally reduce weight, and that is not enough to justify approval, we argued. Nonetheless, the drug received a green light from the FDA; we listed it as a Do Not Use drug in the June 1999 Worst Pills, Best Pills News....READ ON >>>>>>

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