Obesity is when someone has too much body fat. It can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes and raised blood pressure. More and more people are suffering from it, including children. Despite this there are currently only two medicines available to treat obesity. However, there are several others being researched by the pharmaceutical industry.
Disease: Obesity
Last update: July 2009
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FAQ: What does the future hold?
Trials are underway into compounds that stop the body from feeling hungry. Research is also continuing into medicines that raise the metabolic rate and burn off excess calories.