Weight-Loss Drugs with Nicole Albanese

About this episode

Nicole Albanese discusses the pros and cons of modern weight-loss drugs in the context of overall health.

Nicole Albanese grew up in a holistic household that emphasized diet over drugs. Now, as a clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at the University at Buffalo, she embraces medication—but as only one piece of the overall health puzzle. In this episode, Albanese, whose research focuses on diabetes, obesity and nutrition, talks to host Laurie Kaiser about the pros and cons of modern weight-loss drugs. Their conversation covers everything from unforeseen side effects to unexpected hea...

People in this episode

Host: Laurie Kaiser

Guest: Nicole Albanese

Topics covered

• weight-loss drugs
• health
• obesity
• diabetes
• nutrition

Keywords

• weight-loss
• drugs
• health
• obesity
• diabetes
• nutrition
• side effects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University at Buffalo

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