Metabolically Healthy vs. Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity
In this episode, we're talking about metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy obesity (MUO). These terms describe different metabolic profiles in people with obesity. Despite si...
28 Apr 3min
Barriers to Diagnosing and Treating Obesity
Diagnosing and treating obesity is really challenging due to a variety of barriers that can be broadly categorized into patient-related, healthcare provider-related, and systemic barriers. Let's break...
23 Apr 7min
The Clinical Workup — Understanding the Whole Person
Obesity is one of the most complicated diseases we face today. By the time people walk into my office, they've already tried multiple diets, cleanses, detoxes, and exercise programs, and they often fe...
21 Apr 6min
Pathophysiology of Obesity, Part 11 — Environment and Advocacy
So far in this series, we've explored the biology of obesity: genetics, hormones, the gut-brain axis, and set point theory. But biology isn't the whole story. The world we live in, our environment, ou...
16 Apr 3min
Pathophysiology of Obesity, Part 10 — Yo-Yo Dieting and Weight Cycling
Meet Sarah. Over the last decade, she's tried everything: keto, intermittent fasting, juice cleanses, low-fat diets. Every time, the pattern is the same. She loses 20 pounds, and within months the wei...
14 Apr 4min
Pathophysiology of Obesity, Part 9 — The Set Point Theory
If you've ever lost weight on a diet only to see it creep back within months, you're not alone. Your experience reflects one of the most important theories in obesity science: the set point theory. Ou...
9 Apr 4min
Pathophysiology of Obesity, Part 8 — Why Your Body Defends Fat Mass
Why is losing weight so hard and keeping it off nearly impossible? The answer lies in how our brain and gut are wired to protect fat mass, just like they protect red blood cells, bone, or muscle mass....
7 Apr 4min
Pathophysiology of Obesity, Part 7 — Energy Balance and the Gut-Brain Connection
Energy balance sounds simple: calories in versus calories out. But it's actually a delicate conversation between the gut and the brain, orchestrated by the hypothalamus. Your brain and gut are in cons...
2 Apr 5min
