Is There a Miracle Drug for Obesity?

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We govy comes from this homon, which we all have in our spone testin and they found it in 19 87. It has is impact on insulence would be quite useful for dibetes. Scientists still don't really understand how obesity works. We know there's a theory called a set point, which is this weight range that your body wants to be. And when you lose weight, your body slows its metabolism down to get you back up there. What scientists don't know is why your body want to get back to the set point or what triggers the mechanism.

This week, we hear about a new 'miracle' weight-loss drug called Wegovy. It has unprecedented clinical results and endorsements from celebrities such as Queen Latifah. But critics say it deals with the symptom but not the cause. Then, we’re joined by Lauren Indvik, the FT's fashion editor. She explains how to efficiently pinpoint your personal style, and build a wardrobe that saves money, time and carbon emissions. Plus, she answers listener questions.

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Links and mentions from the episode:

– Hannah Kuchler’s piece, ‘A new ‘miracle’ weight loss drug really works – raising huge questions’: https://on.ft.com/3vpSBQh

– Lauren Indvik’s dispatch from the Paris runway, ‘A return to decadence at Paris couture’: https://on.ft.com/3BoXNrl

– Hannah Kuchler is on Twitter @hannahkuchler. Lauren is on Twitter @laureni.

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Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco.

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