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Re:Launch HN: Fella (YC W20) – Tackling men's obesity using ... by foolinaround on Sunday August 22, 2021 @12:06PM (#28266601)
> for people who don't have the willpower pills is probably the best solution.

Even for those, should'nt the solution be a stronger detox, intervention, stricter regimen to have external help in supplementing their willpower, etc?

Should'nt this be preferred over pills?

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Re:Launch HN: Fella (YC W20) – Tackling men's obesity using ... by stef25 on Monday August 23, 2021 @12:43AM (#28272397)
You have to look at the pros & cons, the likelihood of success, how "bad" the condition / urgent the treatment is, general condition of the patient etc.

Same for things like anxiety, insomnia, ...

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