Three health experts discussed vaccines, weight loss drugs, and the importance of respectful dialogue on health topics at a TIME100 Talks event. Dr. Raj Panjabi addressed vaccine mistrust, emphasizing the need for scientific understanding and citing data showing significant lives saved by COVID vaccines, asserting they remain an effective intervention. Jillian Michaels raised questions about specific vaccine schedules, particularly the hepatitis B vaccine given at birth, noting parents' desire for such information, while acknowledging the historical success of vaccines.
The panel also explored the role of weight loss drugs. Dr. Nir Barzilai stated that obesity accelerates aging and treating it is beneficial, with new research suggesting weight loss drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. An audience member voiced concern that these drugs might replace healthy lifestyle choices, but Barzilai countered that while diet, exercise, and sleep are crucial, optimizing them becomes harder with age, and drugs can potentially alter the aging process. The discussion concluded with the ackn... download the app to read more
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