Degrees of Science: Is there a link between Beef & Obesity?

A recent research project takes a scientific look at the assumed link between Beef & Obesity
A recent research project takes a scientific look at the assumed link between Beef & Obesity(KWTX)
Published: Oct. 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM CDT
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(KWTX) -There has been a longstanding public health assumption linking consuming unprocessed beef to an increased risk of obesity and related conditions. In this week’s Degrees of Science we are talking with Dr. Nikhil Dhurandhar, who is the chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University, about the recent research he has done that has found no significant effect of unprocessed beef consumption on obesity.