Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are being called “miracle drugs” with users boasting about their fast results. Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a deep dive into how they disrupted the entire weight loss industry and changed the conversation about obesity.
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What You Need to Know About Hantavirus
After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know about how it spreads, and how worried you actually need to be. Plus, what experts are saying about the pandemic potential of ... Show More
19m 13s
May 8
AI Is in Your Healthcare Now. Here’s What to Know
More people are turning to AI for health advice, but how reliable is it? Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with Dr. Bob Wachter, author of "A Giant Leap," to unpack how AI is already helping patients and doctors, where it can go wrong, and how to use these tools safely without over rely ... Show More
30m 17s
Jul 2024
Obesity Medications
<p>New weight-loss drugs have transformed care for people with obesity. In this Clinical Reviews podcast, Robert F. Kushner, MD, MS, of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, to discuss prescribing these drugs to im ... Show More
17m 54s
May 2023
The Weight Loss Trends Episode
In this episode, we delve into some of the latest weight loss trends and take a closer look at two drugs specifically, Wegovy and Ozempic. Our guest, Dr. Dana Kerges, a family medicine doctor board certified in obesity medicine, shares valuable insights on the latest weight loss ... Show More
23m 20s
Apr 2023
Obesity as a Disease: Changing the Paradigm
How can you change the paradigm on obesity as a disease? In this episode, Drs Robert Kushner and Donna Ryan dig into the science, speak about bias within the healthcare system, and advocate for better patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on ... Show More
19m 24s
Dec 2024
2817: Why is Everyone’s Weight Loss Experience Different? by Angelo Poli of MetPro on Sustainable Weight Loss
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Episode 2817:
Every weight loss journey is unique due to differences in metabolic responses, genetics, and lifestyle factors. This ... Show More
9m 10s
Jul 2024
Dr. Koniver: Diets, Drugs, and Discoveries
<p>In this week’s episode, the Lautners sit down with Dr. Koniver to talk about the biggest challenges he sees in our healthcare system and how you can start bettering your health! Dr. Koniver kicks it off by explaining what he believes are the biggest issues in our healthcare sy ... Show More
58m 32s
May 2024
#323: The Hidden Risks of Weight-Loss Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Hype with Ragen Chastain
Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and its ilk) for weight loss, the massive influence the manufacturers of these drugs are having o ... Show More
38m 48s