Nearly Half of Weight Loss Program Participants Drop Out gwhqadmin August 13, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A recent study showed that 43% of people involved in a weight loss program dropped out before they reached their goal. The drop-out rate was significantly lower for participants who had bariatric surgery, while more than half of those who did not have the surgery quit before achieving their target weight.
Obesity Vaccine Closer to Becoming Reality Editor July 15, 2012 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A newly developed vaccine may provide an innovative treatment option for obesity, according to a recent study, offering an alternative to weight loss surgery.
Kidney Stones Linked to Obesity, New Research Shows gwhqadmin June 4, 2012 Breaking WLS News The rate of kidney stones has doubled since 1994, according to new research findings that indicate the dramatic rise may be linked to the increased obesity rate in the U.S.
Obesity Can Be Predicted in Infants, Study Shows Editor November 10, 2011 Breaking WLS News The risk of obesity can be recognized from infancy, according to new research findings, which point to two key milestones on doctors’ growth...
Exercise May Counteract Obesity Gene gwhqadmin November 9, 2011 Breaking WLS News Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows....
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 Rates Consistent Across Income Levels gwhqadmin December 24, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity rates increased for children and adults across all income levels over a period of 20 years, according to two recent government reports....
Obesity Affects Wealthy in Poorer Countries, Poor in Wealthy Nations gwhqadmin November 27, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess...
