So which legitimate weight-loss pills are on the market ... swallowing a pill is more palatable to some,” says Prof Miras. Alli is an over-the-counter version of orlistat, available without ...

Obesity is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. And while BMI (body mass index) is not the be-all and end-all assessment of obesity (it's not without its problems ...

As far back as the 1940s, cocktails of appetite suppressants known as “rainbow pills ... (Xenical, Alli) This pill was approved by the FDA in 1999 as a prescription weight loss drug (Xenical ...