Weight Loss Surgery Increases Suicide Risk gwhqadmin October 8, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of life-threatening diseases, like type 2 diabetes, but it may increase the risk of suicide, a new study shows....
Nick Jonas to Help Fight Obesity gwhqadmin October 7, 2010 Breaking WLS News Nick Jonas is joining first lady Michelle Obama in the battle against obesity, Disney recently announced....
Seeing More Food as Less May Drive Obesity gwhqadmin October 1, 2010 Breaking WLS News In the battle of the bulge, how we see food may be the cause of our nation's obesity epidemic. The issue? We tend to underestimate the calories on our plate....
Childhood Obesity Linked to Cold Virus gwhqadmin September 27, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Childhood obesity may increase the risk of the common cold, according to a new study that found children with the cold antibodies were markedly heavier....
Battling Obesity with Brain Surgery gwhqadmin September 24, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity treatments range from physician-supervised diet and exercise programs to bariatric surgery. Now, a team of neurosurgeons is trying a different approach by stimulating the brain....
High Fructose Corn Syrup Tries to Sweeten Its Image Editor September 17, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment High fructose corn syrup has a bad reputation as a potential cause of obesity in America. Now manufacturers are hoping a name change will revamp its image....
Obesity Linked to Chronic Social Stress Editor September 14, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity and excess belly fat can be brought on by daily stresses, like pressure at work or prolonged financial struggles, experts say....
Weight Loss Pill Raises Risk of Heart Attack gwhqadmin September 11, 2010 Breaking WLS News The weight loss pill Meridia may increase the risk of heart attacks, according to a company-sponsored study, and is set for review by the FDA next week....