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New Vibrating Pill May Be A Cost Effective Option To Aid Weight Loss, Study Finds

NIBIB in the News
December 27, 2023

A first-of-its-kind vibrating pill that significantly reduces food consumption by mimicking the feeling of fullness was crafted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and they believe the pill can be used as a cheaper, noninvasive option to treat obesity and other weight-related illnesses. Source: Forbes