Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The aisles of your local drug store is full of supplements and remedies promising quick, pharmaceutical solutions for weight-loss. But regulators say many of those promises are misleading or false. We examine the allure of the quick-fix, and what cutting-edge researchers are discovering about the science of weight-loss.
Guests
- Arthur Frank, MD Medical Director, George Washington University Weight Management Program
- Sandra Kweder Deputy Director, Office of New Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Sidney Wolfe Director, Health Research Group, Public Citizen
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