Yesterday

Sawbones: Milk, Part 2 - Government Cheese

Are you ready to lose your mind about dairy and look at your charcuterie board differently? Justin tells Dr. Sydnee all about the inflated demand for milk, how good for you dairy actually is, and how the United States came to have a giant bunker of cheese in Missouri Music: "Medi ... Show More

50m 14s

Apr 21

Sawbones: Milk, Part 1 - Lactose Intolerance

Why do some people have stomachaches when they drink or eat dairy products? Dr. Syndee and Justin talk about lactose and lactase to explain that it's really those who can drink milk who are the outliers and answer the very important question: is school milk racist? Music: "Medici ... Show More

41m 35s

Apr 7

Sawbones: Vitamin K

No, not the musical artist who sang the graduation song (that's Vitamin C). Vitamin K has been in the news a little bit lately because it's often given as a shot to newborns. Dr. Sydnee talks about the history of its discovery, what it is for, why it's important, and why in the w ... Show More

36m 10s

Oct 2020

Herbalife Pt. 1: “Diet Shake Scam”

Mark Hughes founded Herbalife in 1980, with the stated goal of helping people lose weight the healthy way. The multi-level marketing company achieved astronomical success before a series of controversies put the spotlight on questionable business practices and toxic products. Lea ... Show More

49m 48s

Mar 2024

Do These Quick Weight Loss Hacks Work?

There's no shortage of products and procedures promising a quick way to weight loss. But do they work? Or is it all just marketing and hype? In this episode, Sanjay speaks with Dr. Mikhail Varshavski – better known as Doctor Mike — who has made it his mission to debunk medical mi ... Show More

33m 4s

Feb 2024

WeightWatchers CEO Explains Why ‘We Got It Wrong’

Long before WeightWatchers became a weight loss empire, the legacy dieting company started as a small support group in the 1960s. The company rose to popularity preaching a message of moderation and making healthy choices. But in what some call a surprising pivot, WeightWatchers ... Show More

31m 14s

Aug 2021

Weight loss supplements: how hype triumphs over substance

Weight loss supplements are big business. Fat burners, fat blockers, metabolism boosters, appetite suppressants – these are just some of the popular kinds of pills, potions and herbal concoctions that fly off pharmacy and health food store shelves. But how effective are any of th ... Show More

12m 31s

Mar 2023

How a Busy Mom of 3 Finally Lost Weight After Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, and Keto Didn’t Work For Her

“Food has been my hiding place and comfort for so long.”“The physical weight that I was hanging onto is a result of the mental burden that I’ve been carrying for many, many years.” That’s just two quotes from this powerful episode. Today you’re going to hear incredible weight los ... Show More

44m 34s

Apr 2023

Those New Obesity Drugs Really Work–If You Can Afford Them

Pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers are at odds over a new class of drugs that have proven quite effective at helping people living with obesity lose weight. Bloomberg’s Robert Langreth and Emma Court join this episode to share their reporting on recent advancements ... Show More

25m 18s

Jun 2024

580. Why You “Can’t Lose Weight” with Jillian Michaels

Losing weight is not complicated, but we’ve been convinced by the pharmaceutical and food industries that it is. In this excerpt from her new Weight Loss Master Class on Commune, fitness expert and nutritionist Jillian Michaels tells her story and takes on the voices telling you ... Show More

24m 56s

Mar 2024

The New Weight Loss Drugs - Semaglutide, Mounjaro, Ozempic

What’s the best weight loss drug?Is semaglutide safe? What’s the difference between Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro? If you are considering taking one of these new weight loss medications, then this episode is for you. These new “miracle” weight loss drugs are supposedly helping ... Show More

39m 5s

Dec 2022

162 - How To Lose Weight Without Wasting Money

This last week we discovered maggies transformation photos and videos were stolen and being used without permission on weight loss gummy Ads. It's that time of year when the weight loss products are everywhere, and claim to be THE solution to all your weight loss problems. This g ... Show More

49m 42s

Jan 2023

The New Miracle Weight Loss Drug - Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Have you ever wished that there was a magical pill that will help you lose weight without even trying? If so, do NOT miss today’s episode. There’s a new “miracle” weight loss drug that’s supposedly helping people lose weight like crazy.. It’s what Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian use ... Show More

25m 7s