Obesity-Related Health Issues More Prevalent after 40 gwhqadmin August 18, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity has been linked to health conditions ranging from high blood pressure to type 2 diabetes, but the effects may not manifest until after age 40....
Large Waist Increases Death Risk gwhqadmin August 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News A large waist can not only make finding well-fitting jeans a challenge, but can also shorten one’s lifespan, researchers say....
Obesity Rates Still on the Rise gwhqadmin August 13, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments The rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases among Americans continue to increase, in spite of multifaceted efforts to address the epidemic....
School Lunches Will Soon be Healthier gwhqadmin August 9, 2010 Breaking WLS News School lunches are getting a gourmet makeover, thanks to new federal legislation aimed at curbing the growing childhood obesity trend....
Department Store Debuts Plus-Sized School Uniforms gwhqadmin August 6, 2010 Breaking WLS News Marks and Spencer recently launched a new line of school uniforms geared toward overweight and obese children as young as three....
Obesity During Pregnancy an Epidemic gwhqadmin August 2, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity among women who are pregnant is increasingly prevalent in England, reaching levels that have some health experts calling it an epidemic....
Obesity at 20 Can Curtail Longevity gwhqadmin July 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity can cause serious health issues at any age, but for men in their 20s, it can mean a shorter life....
Obesity Linked to Poor Memory in Older Women gwhqadmin July 23, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity can affect cognitive function in post-menopausal women, according to a new study, which shows a correlation between brain health and body mass index....