You've Lost That Hungry Feeling
b"Whether it's via TikTok or the morning news, you\\u2019ve 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\\u2014hunger and fullness\\u2014that shape our lives, and bookend every meal.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"