Obesity, Behavior, and the Heart: How We Fix It

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet new science and smarter systems are changing what is possible for patients and families. In this episode of Tomorrow’s Cure, host Cathy Wurzer talks with three leaders who are reshaping how we prevent, understand, and treat heart disease and obesity.

Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Andres Acosta explains why obesity is not “one size fits all” and how phenotype based, precision treatments can double weight loss success and reduce cardiovascular risk. American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown explores why heart disease still claims so many lives, how social and economic forces drive risk, and what it will take to improve health for every community. Dr. Kevin Volpp, scientific lead of the AHA Food is Medicine initiative, shares how medically tailored meals and behavioral economics could cut costly hospital readmissions and make healthy eating more affordable. Listen to hear personal stories, practical takeaways, and a hopeful look at the future of heart health.

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