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Show 1449: The Biology of Weight: Insights from GLP-1 Drugs and Hunter-Gatherers

When we consider the biology of weight, we need to look at what we are eating at least as much as at physical activity.

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Using Multiple Tactics to Achieve Weight Loss

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Show 1181: How to Keep Your Hair from Falling Out

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Does More Screen Time Pose Hazards for Kids?

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The Biology of Weight

When we consider the biology of weight, we need to look at what we are eating at least as much as at physical activity.
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How to Keep Your Hair from Falling Out

Hair loss can be extremely distressing. There are a number of treatments that can help you keep your hair from falling out. Oral Minoxidil?
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