The Truth About Fat Prologue
Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
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The Truth About Fat Preview
S47 E6 - 28s
Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
How Do Sumo Wrestlers Avoid Obesity-Related Diseases?
S47 E6 - 2m 51s
Experts weigh in on the relationship between food and exercise—turns out it's much more complex than it seems.
Remembering sumo champion Byambajav Ulambayar, who died in February 2020.
How the Hormone Leptin Helps Regulate Appetite
S47 E6 - 6m 48s
A young man with lipodystrophy receives treatment after researchers find a hormone in mice that helps regulate appetite in humans.
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