You've Lost That Hungry Feeling

Whether it's via TikTok or the morning news, you’ve probably heard
the recent hype (and hand-wringing) about new prescription
weight-loss medications with names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and
Mounjaro. These drugs were originally developed to treat diabetes,
but, in some patients, they've had a surprising side effect: they
seem to silence feelings of hunger, leading to significant weight
loss. This episode, Gastropod goes behind the headlines to ask:
What is hunger, anyway? And what do we know about how to switch it
on or off? Join us for a story that involves lizard saliva,
synthesizer shopping, and a disorder that can lead people to eat
until their stomachs burst, as we explore these universal
feelings—hunger and fullness—that shape our lives, and bookend
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