Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A polypill for the rest of us
Researchers today announced a successful trial with a new "polypill" that will eliminate baldness, vanquish impotence, cure insomnia, melt pounds and eliminate cellulite. The pill comprises existing imported remedies which, while currently sold off-market, are expected to be approved by federal regulators once combined.
There are no side effects to the medication, which will cost 77 cents per pill and should be in stores by Memorial Day-- "just in time for class reunions and the summer beach season," said lead researcher Shirley Ujest, PhD, of Arcadia University.
The study was presented April 1 at the annual meeting of the Society of Human Ambition Medicine (SHAM) in Santa Claus, Indiana .
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