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You've Lost That Hungry Feeling

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The Hila Monster's Effect on the Pancreas

Scientists in the Bronx came across some earlier experiments on what lizard and snake venom did to the human body. The Hila monster, its venom seemed to affect the pancreas in intriguing ways. People taking the drug for diabetes were losing five to 10% of their body weight. Scientists aren't even sure how these new drugs are reaching the brain.

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