Published February 24, 2012, 11:50 AM
UPDATE: Miracle diet pill? A safe drug is elusive
For nearly a century, scientists have struggled to make a diet pill that helps people lose weight without side effects that range from embarrassing digestive issues to dangerous heart problems. But this week, federal health advisers endorsed the weight loss pill Qnexa even though the FDA previously rejected it over concerns that it can cause heart palpitations and birth defects if taken by pregnant women.By: Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
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