The Hypothalamus: The Mystery of Cravings

Valerie Sutherland, MD
Feb 20, 2021
4 min read

We are making progress in our research and conversations of the disease of overweight/obesity, but there are still huge, gaping holes and I think the role of the hypothalamus fills one of them. Let’s talk hypothalamus today!

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We prescribe and manage chronic weight managment pharmacotherapy within a structured and comprehensive program for the best long term results.
We are a medical program, not just a prescription.