In this episode of The Confidence Interval, Dr Marie Spreckley shares her journey from the UN to weight loss research. She discusses diverse communities being more involved in research programmes, how drugs for type 2 diabetes are being used for weight loss, and the future of her research. Find out more about the MRC Epidemiology Unit and Marie's work. To ... Show More
Oct 2025
The Truth About Weight Loss
We’re using weight loss medication, and let's talk about it. My husband and I join our kids, all in different stages of their lives, to discuss the role of weight loss in our society and in what ways we’re managing our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2016
Why You Should Know Your Body Composition
In this podcast series, Dr. Pinto discusses common weight loss topics through the lens of non-surgical medical weight loss. It may sound different from the typical non-medical weight loss podcast, but it's important to learn because it based on sound science, research, and experi ... Show More
7m 11s
Jun 2025
Weight loss jab concerns, and crafty bribing caterpillars
In this edition of The Naked Scientists, weight loss jabs being prescribed by GPs in England, but do we know enough about the side effects? Also, a new simple test to replace endoscopies for patients with Barrett's oesophagus. And we hear from one of the engineers at the Vera Rub ... Show More
35m 31s
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
Jun 2023
Why You Are Struggling to Lose Weight (and what to do)
Dr. Mindy walks you through the simple changes you can make in your lifestyle that will help you lose weight OR maintain a healthy body weight. To view full show notes, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep ... Show More
51m 23s
Sep 2025
E37 - Ozempic & Your Mental Health
Let's dive into the rise of GLP-1 medications and what they mean for both the body and the mind. From Serena Williams stepping in as the face of Ro’s GLP-1 campaign, to Kyla’s personal weight loss journey, we explore the intersections of medicine, celebrity culture, and lived exp ... Show More
28m 20s
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