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Adulterated Weight-Loss Products

Many weight-loss products have been found to contain undeclared prescription drugs, leading to severe health issues and hospitalizations.

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Jan 21, 2026

What exact ingredients did the FDA find in LipoFit Turbo and what are their health risks?

laboratory testing found that the weight‑loss supplement contained four undeclared pharmaceutical drugs—, , and —creating potentially serious safety risks for consumers; the agency is advising people ...

Jan 16, 2026

What are pharmacokinetic differences of ivermectin in low body weight versus obese patients?

Ivermectin’s pharmacokinetics are shaped by its high lipophilicity, producing clear differences between low‑body‑weight (including undernourished children) and obese subjects: obese individuals tend t...

Jan 5, 2026

What clinical trials exist for over‑the‑counter weight‑loss supplements marketed as 'fat burners'?

Over‑the‑counter (“OTC”) fat‑burner supplements have been the subject of many small, ingredient‑specific clinical trials—some showing modest metabolic changes or small weight losses, but overall the e...

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