The medical journal The Lancet recently published a detailed consensus statement classifying obesity as a disease. The statement has engendered both widespread support and criticism. Did the journal make the right call? Listen in to learn more.
Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 103 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:
The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is sparking heated debates in science, media, and beyond. But does this really change anything?
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