Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine - The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight

Learn about the neuroscience behind weight management and healthy eating behaviors in this public health grand rounds presentation featuring former FDA Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler in conversation with former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Explore the role of dopamine in food cravings, addiction-like eating patterns, and how modern food environments trigger neurological responses that make maintaining a healthy weight challenging. Discover evidence-based strategies for breaking cycles of overeating and developing sustainable approaches to nutrition based on cutting-edge research into brain chemistry and behavioral science. Gain insights into how pharmaceutical interventions, dietary modifications, and understanding dopamine pathways can work together to support long-term weight management and overall health outcomes.