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Season 47 Episode 6 | 53m 29s | Video has closed captioning.
Scientists are coming to understand fat as a dynamic organ—one whose size may have more to do with biological processes than personal choices. Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.
Aired: 04/08/20
Expires: 04/08/23
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