#Obesity is a chronic brain- related disorder that can be successfully treated. Grave health consequences will continue until this concept is accepted, the blame game stops, and it is appropriately managed. August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Dr. Barry Dworkin Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 25, 2020 [display_podcast] Must see video by Dr. David Macklin Source:We’re living with a global obesity epidemic Related posts: Specific nicotine receptor in the brain regulates weight control in mouse study Mouse model shows timing is critical to establishing sustained weight loss: May have implications for children Treatments for weight loss do exist, work well for many, and reveal our growing understanding of how our homeostatic, motivational, and executive brain centers interact with respect to weight control. Wegovy (semaglutide) approved by FDA to support people struggling to lose weight (and that includes many). Health Canada did so in November 2021. Major addition to weight-loss management options. leptinobesityweight loss