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Belviq, a new weight-loss drug, has hit the market and the timing could not have been better. The American Medical Association decided to classify obesity shortly after the medication went on sale. But two top obesity specialists tell Newsmax Health that Belviq is not for everyone and should only be considered after other approaches — involving diet, fitness, and other healthy lifestyle changes — have been tried and proven ineffective. [Full Story]
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