Solving Obesity: New Drugs Can’t Change How Little We Know

Obesity is a complex chronic disease influenced by numerous environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors. While new drugs may offer therapeutic options, they alone cannot fully address the underlying causes of the obesity epidemic. Addressing obesity requires comprehensive interventions that promote healthier lifestyles, improve food systems, and address societal factors that contribute to weight gain. Simply relying on drugs without addressing these root causes will have limited and unsustainable impact on solving obesity.