Obesity

Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat.

Keeping the Weight Off

Weight-loss researcher Michael Rosenbaum talks about why it's so hard, how a protein called leptin may someday help, and more.

Ask the Expert

Researcher Jeffrey Friedman answers viewer questions about leptin, obesity, and weight-loss research.

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