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12-Year-Old Girl’s Medical Crisis; Diet Pill Dangers; New ADHD Controversy

Nutrition By The Doctors Staff on 5:00 AM PST, February 17, 2014
A 12-year-old girl became morbidly obese after brain surgery triggered uncontrollable hunger cravings. Learn why bariatric surgery may be the only way to save her life. Plus, a woman claims diet pills caused a psychotic breakdown. And, does ADHD really exist? The Doctors weigh in on a controversial new theory.

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