Why Your Body Fights Weight Loss | Katherine Saunders | TED

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. (Recorded at TED Salon: Novo Nordisk on November 19, 2024)
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