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UCTV Prime: The Skinny on Obesity

Is sugar a toxin that's fueling the global obesity epidemic? That's the argument UCSF's Dr. Robert Lustig made in "Sugar: The Bitter Truth," a 2009 UCTV video that's since gone viral and sparked a national dialogue. In "The Skinny on Obesity," a 7-part series from UCTV Prime, Dr. Lustig and two of his UCSF colleagues tease out the science behind this alarming claim and the dire threat it poses to global public health.

UCTV Prime: Vote

Election commentary and analysis from UC faculty.

Politics and Public Service

Election analysis and commentary by UC faculty and experts and profiles of distinguished public servants.

Diet, Nutrition and the Obesity Epidemic

If UCTV Prime's "The Skinny on Obesity" series has got you thinking, then this playlist is for you. Get more information from the experts about the obesity epidemic and its causes in these other UCTV programs

Emotions, Thoughts & Health - What Aging Bodies Should Know

Our brains change as we age, and how we think and feel changes too. Could it be that paying attention to our daily lives and our aging brains might slow our cellular aging? Or that certain emotional interactions can predict relationship happiness decades later? In these programs from UCSF's Osher Mini Medical School, researchers and experts share the latest science on the intersection between cognition, emotion, health and aging. It's an exciting new frontier and you--and your brain--won't want to miss it!

UCTV Prime: Cuts

Research developments, entertaining events and interesting personalities from the University of California.

UCTV Prime - Naked Art

This four-part original series explores the preeminent art collections at UC San Diego, UCLA and UC San Francisco.

Legally Speaking

Join UC Hastings College of the Law and California Lawyer for in-depth interviews with prominent lawyers, judges, and academics.

More information at http://www.uctv.tv/haiti

Health and Medicine on UCTV

UC doctors and renowned researchers share the latest medical developments and practical advice to improve your health and well-being. See more at http://www.uctv.tv/health

Science on UCTV

From captivating documentaries to illuminating lectures, UCTV's science programming provides insight into the world around us. See more at http://www.uctv.tv/science

Arts and Music on UCTV

From the traditional to the cutting-edge, UCTV's arts programming is sure to entertain and amaze.

See more at http://www.uctv.tv/arts

Public Affairs on UCTV

Scholars, elected officials, journalists and other experts participate in in-depth discussions about critical policy issues at the local, national and international levels. See more at http://www.uctv.tv/publicaffairs

Humanities on UCTV

From the stage to the page, UCTV's humanities programs explore the many facets of history, literature, philosophy and the social sciences. See more at http://www.uctv.tv/humanities

Business on UCTV

UC faculty and guests from a range of industries decipher what happens beyond the boardroom.

See more at http://www.uctv.tv/business

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