Aug 15

The Impact of Nonhealth Policies in a Time of Policy Disruption

The second Trump administration launched several actions in 2025 that directly affect the health of populations. Sara Bleich, PhD, of Harvard Chan School of Public Health joins JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, to discuss the nonhealth policies that may ma ... Show More

22m 43s

Jun 13

Improving Health and Health Care Affordability in the US with David Cutler

The US is an outlier in health system performance, spending more than other peer countries while performing worse. US economist David Cutler, who is the Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University, discusses this and more with JAMA Health Forum Editor in Ch ... Show More

22m 15s

May 16

The Threat to Health Insurance Coverage in the US

Increased health insurance coverage in the US has had a broad range of positive impacts on US health, including increases in preventive care and better chronic disease management. Larry Levitt, MPP, of KFF joins JAMA Health Forum Editor in Chief Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, to discuss ... Show More

14m 33s

Jul 29

Managing Adverse Effects of Obesity Medications

New medications for obesity, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, are highly effective but can be associated with adverse effects that reduce adherence. Obesity expert and author Robert Kushner, MD, joins JAMA Deputy Editor Mary McDermott, MD, to discuss a recent JAMA Insights ar ... Show More

12m 21s

Jul 2024

Obesity Medications

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 impro ... Show More

17m 54s

Sep 2019

National Obesity Care Week with Dr. Chandra

Join Dr. Chandra as she discusses the importance of understanding the risks of obesity and how we can address the disease during National Obesity Care Week.

3m 34s

Aug 2024

Obesity in Adolescents

About 20% of adolescents in the US are living with obesity. Author Aaron S. Kelly, PhD, of the University of Minnesota Medical School joins JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, to discuss Obesity in Adolescents: A Review. Related Content: Obesity in Adolescents

18m 56s

Feb 2025

America’s Obesity Crisis: Is Ozempic a Cure or a Cover-Up? | Calley Means and Tyna Moore

The rise in obesity and chronic disease over the years is alarming. Rather than genetics, it can be attributed to environmental and dietary changes, emphasizing the role of food quality over quantity. And while GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic may show some promise in addressing metab ... Show More

1h 4m

Jul 23

122 | How to Support Patients on Obesity Medications: A Short Course on Side Effects, Satiety & Supplements

Join The Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course! Enter code POD15 at checkout for 15% off!Anti-obesity medications are everywhere—but they also come with new challenges. From rapid weight loss and side effects to TikTok-fueled supplement questions, patients on weight management medica ... Show More

29m 21s

Oct 2024

#320 – AMA 64: New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) - efficacy, benefits, risks, and considerations in the rapidly evolving weight-loss drug landscape

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives back into the increasingly popular topic of GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which ... Show More

20m 36s

Oct 2024

#537: Appetite Regulation, Metabolic Compensation and More – Stephan Guyenet, PhD

This is an “ask me anything” (AMA) episode with Dr. Stephan Guyenet, an expert in obesity neuroscience and eating behavior. This episode was originally published on Sigma Nutrition Premium. If you’re interested in subscribing to Sigma Nutrition Premium, then check all the details ... Show More

1h 4m

Jul 2024

Tara Swart (Neuroscientist): The Science Behind Stress, Body Fat & Manifestation (E273)

In this episode, respected neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart joins Jake to uncover fascinating perspectives about the complex interplay between our brains and bodies. Tara sheds light on how our constant smartphone use impacts us both mentally and physically, and what we c ... Show More

56m 42s

Dec 2024

How Ozempic Transformed the Way We Look at Obesity

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. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

25m 47s

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence...