Beyond the Scale : Re-thinking Our Approach to Obesity Medicine with Dr Sean Wharton, MD, FRCPC
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Welcome, listeners, to another intriguing episode of DITCH THE LAB COAT. I'm your host, Dr. Mark, and today we've got a particularly compelling show that delves deep into the complexities...
show more04:57 Listen to people with obesity, avoid defining.
06:21 Obesity's medical and psychological impacts on health.
10:33 Obesity connected to health issues, including diabetes.
13:26 Smoking and cancer risk linked to environment.
17:01 Genetic predisposition to preserve fat in modern society.
21:01 Understanding thinness: a genetic puzzle unsolved.
26:16 David Allison criticized calorie signboards, lost job.
28:55 Obesity driven by genetic desire for calories.
30:53 Compassion and understanding key in treating genetics.
35:26 Redundant system for weight regain hormonal response.
38:17 Developing super pill with glp one mixture.
40:40 Medications may increase risk of pancreatic cancer.
45:36 Access to medical treatment affects obesity in Canada.
49:50 Parenting challenges, obesity, and societal attitudes addressed.
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