Lindy West on what we’re getting wrong about weight
Thirteen years ago, Seattle-based writer Lindy West wrote an essay that took the internet by storm called “Hello, I’m Fat.” That essay would become the 2016 New York Times best-selling memoir, Shrill:...
19 Mars 202431min
Is Obesity Really a Disease?
How much do our genetics determine our destiny when it comes to how much we weigh? Cambridge geneticist Giles Yeo says your genes play a bigger role than you might think. “In casino terms, the house w...
12 Mars 202432min
The Truth About Menopause and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common complaint among women in their 40s and 50s, with many blaming it on the ups and downs of menopause. But what exactly is the connection between menopause and weight gain? And ca...
5 Mars 202430min
Paging Dr. Gupta: What You Need to Know about the Alabama IVF Ruling
Alabama’s Supreme Court has ruled that embryos are children and anyone discarding frozen embryos could face wrongful death charges. So where does this leave fertility doctors and their patients in the...
27 Feb 202429min
What You Need to know about Kids and High Body Weight
Children and adolescents are expected to gain weight as they age, but how much is too much? Childhood obesity rates are on the rise, along with disordered eating among teens. So how can kids and their...
20 Feb 202437min
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 m...
13 Feb 202431min
The Big Business Behind Weight Loss Drugs
It’s become a multibillion-dollar business: weight loss drugs. Demand is high, as is the cost. How did medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound become so popular and so profitable? And ...
6 Feb 202433min
Is Ozempic Really A Miracle Drug?
New drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are billed as a revolutionary new approach for losing weight. But are these actually miracle drugs? Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns to Yale School of Medicine assist...
30 Jan 202430min
