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Eli Lilly’s New Weight-Loss Drug Mimics Bariatric Surgery Results

The experimental drug boosts hormone levels that affect metabolism and hunger to help people lose as much as 50 pounds.

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Bariatric surgery, also known as gastric bypass, is the process of changing the digestive system to help people lose weight. It’s somewhat of a last-resort when diet and exercise have failed, and a patient is experiencing serious health problems due to their weight. The process is painful and invasive, but produces dramatic results. However, according to a recent Gizmodo article, Eli Lilly has a new drug that produces similar weight-loss results without all the trouble.

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