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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Jan 23
What Matters to You? A New Way to Heal
Doctors have long prescribed pills and procedures. But for some people, that isn’t enough. Sanjay sits down with Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure, to explore the rise of social prescribing—linking patients to things like volunteering, art, or nature—and how a simple ques ... Show More
30m 10s
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