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To: elpolvo who wrote (28444)9/4/2003 4:13:20 PM
From: lurqer  Respond to of 104216
 
After reading

Batterham cautions that if PYY does pass clinical trials "it will not be a wonder treatment" which will allow people "to continue eating high fat foods and drinking beer". The hormone would only be effective when combined with lifestyle changes. [Bolding mine.]

from

newscientist.com

and

Shortened life expectancies are just one of the drawbacks faced by the overweight. Increased weight also increases the threat of chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

from

newscientist.com

I feel the need for good long walk. Where's that parot?

lurqer