17/06/2026
Obesity is now recognised as a chronic disease by the World Health Organization, yet many people still view it as a matter of willpower alone.
In a recent interview with The Straits Times, Dr Ester Yeoh shares why sustained weight loss can be so challenging, the biological mechanisms that influence body weight, and how newer treatments are helping patients achieve better metabolic health outcomes.
Swipe through for key insights from the interview.
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