India, Aug. 28 -- justify;">Health Charcha from HT Smartcast, has introduced its new season with an important discussion on one of the most pressing yet misunderstood health challenges of our time: obesity.

The episode, titled "Understanding Obesity: Causes, Myths & Modern Treatments", features renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Atul Peters, who draws from over two decades of experience to highlight why obesity is not merely about lifestyle choices but a complex, multifactorial disease.

Obesity can be influenced by genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, environmental conditions, and societal behaviors such as increased reliance on smartphones and sedentary living. Reducing it to "overeating" or "laziness" is a damaging misconception t...