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FDA approves device to treat obesity

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On January 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Maestro Rechargeable System for certain obese adults, the first weight loss treatment device that targets the nerve pathway between the brain and the stomach that controls feelings of hunger and fullness. Read more.

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