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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2024 · 12 MIN

Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders

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Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in evolutionary biology. She shares the science behind the latest breakthroughs in treatment, from lifestyle interventions to powerful new medications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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