Is wildfire smoke affecting more than just your lungs?

Poor air quality affects not only respiratory health but also metabolic functions. Wildfire smoke can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormone release, leading to metabolic disturbances.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Wildfire smoke can impact metabolism, leading to insulin resistance.

• Stress hormones released during smoke exposure can raise blood sugar levels.

• Air pollution is linked to increased risk of metabolic syndrome components.

NOTABLE QUOTE

"When there were wildfire events, within days, the admissions for diabetes increased." — Dr. Emily Cooper

Links & Resources

Podcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.com

Cooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.com

Resources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resources

Join Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast

Submit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com

Fat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

Is it really a good idea to get medical care from online pharmacies posing as clinics?

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor dig into a Yale secret shopper study that tested 49 websites selling GLP-1 medications online. The websites look and market like medical clinics, but the study found that most patients never spoke to a clinician at all before getting a prescription. Dr. Cooper, Mark, and Andrea unpack what real medical care requires, why these platforms skip it, and what that means for anyone considering this route.

KEY TAKEAWAY

• Two-thirds of the sites in the study issued a prescription with no clinician contact of any kind — despite marketing themselves as medical clinics.

• Fewer than 40% asked for any clinical measurement (blood pressure, labs, etc.), and only 18% asked whether the patient even had a primary care doctor.

• Many of these sites are financially connected to compounding pharmacies and use leading questions to push add-ons that create untested drug combinations.

• Real medical care means a full history, objective labs, and ongoing monitoring — not a five-minute questionnaire and an automatic credit card charge.

NOTABLE QUOTE

"The marketing appears to be a medical clinic or a medical company, when in fact it's really just a sale of a drug." Dr. Emily Cooper

LINKS & RESOURCES

Study published in JAMA on the secret shopper findings

Links & Resources

Podcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.com

Cooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.com

Resources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resources

Join Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast

Submit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com

Fat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.

Does exercise really boost metabolism, or is there a hidden truth?

In this episode, Dr. Emily Cooper uncovers the science behind why exercise isn’t just about burning calories. Dive into the fascinating world of myokines, the chemical messengers released by muscles that impact everything from mood to inflammation. Discover why it's not your fault if exercise alone isn't solving your metabolic issues.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Exercise impacts more than calorie burn; it's a signaling system for the body.

• Myokines, released during exercise, affect organs like the brain and liver.

• Muscle contractions broadcast vital signals affecting overall health.

NOTABLE QUOTE

"Exercise is more than burning energy; it's communication throughout the body." — Dr. Emily Cooper

LINKS & RESOURCES

Cooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.com

Resources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resources

To register for course: https://learn.diabesityinstitute.org/products/live_events/live-virtual-update-event

Links & Resources

Podcast Home: fatsciencepodcast.com

Cooper Center for Metabolism: coopermetabolic.com

Resources from Dr. Cooper: coopermetabolic.com/resources

Join Our Community: patreon.com/cw/FatSciencePodcast

Submit Your Question: questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com

Fat Science is supported by the Diabesity Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to effective, science-based metabolic care.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.