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Strong Support
The older weight loss pills people used to take don’t do more good than harm, and none of them have been proven to help people live longer.
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Reducing the Risk of Obesity: Defining the Role of Weight Loss Drugs
Narrative Review
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2013 DecThe study looked at the same weight-loss pills mentioned in the claim and found they don’t help people live longer, and they come with more risks than benefits — so the claim is right.
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