Residents throughout the region are hearing a lot about a new drug to help fight obesity. Dr. Pamela Smith is a health and wellness expert and says the drug Saxenda is showing signs of success in medical trials, but is not for everyone.
She says the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug for those who are considered obese and have at least one health condition that includes high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol. She says it is not a magic cure, and diet and exercise impact the success rate.
