By Cameron English
— Jan 27, 2025
The medical journal The Lancet recently published a detailed consensus statement classifying obesity as a disease. The statement has engendered both widespread support and criticism. Did the journal make the right call? Let's take a closer look.
Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 103 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:
The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is sparking heated debates in science, media, and beyond. But does this really change anything?
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Cameron English
Director of Bioscience
Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.
