Flu Shot Less Effective for Obese Individuals Editor October 31, 2011 Breaking WLS News Flu season is upon us, but preventative flu shots may be ineffectual for people who are obese, according to a new study....
CMS Considers Medicare Coverage for Gastric Sleeve Editor October 30, 2011 Breaking WLS News 38 Comments Gastric sleeve surgery soon may be covered by Medicare, following a review of public comments demonstrating evidence of the procedure’s effectiveness for the treatment of obesity....
Weight Loss Clinics Offering HCG Diet Under Scrutiny Editor October 30, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Weight loss clinics in Texas are now forbidden from marketing the HCG Diet, following action by the state Attorney General’s Office....
Healthy Fats Regaining Popularity with Consumers Editor October 27, 2011 Breaking WLS News Consumers are opting for natural, healthy fats over processed low-fat and non-fat foods, according to a new market industry report....
Pill to Cure Obesity Closer to Reality Editor October 20, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A weight loss pill designed to resolve obesity may be closer to becoming reality in light of recent research that reveals how the body develops resistance to the hormone leptin....
Obese People Should Take Personal Responsibility, British Govt Says Editor October 16, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obese people need to be more honest about how much they eat and drink, say British ministers in reference to a new government initiative to curb England's obesity rate....
Obesity Top Concern for Parents Editor August 30, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity ranks as high as drug abuse on the list of parents' concerns in the U.S., according to a national poll.
Obesity at 25 Tied to Shorter Lifespan Editor August 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News Obesity during young adulthood significantly increases the risk of early death, research shows, demonstrating the need to watch your weight from an early age....