Yearly Archives June 5, 2009

In the June 5, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll give you the details on a new attempt by Congress to attack the nation’s growing childhood obesity plague, and explain why the obese may face a higher risk of swine flu. We’ll also sample some new data indicating that an ingredient in curry – the delicious South Asian spice – may have fat-fighting properties, as well. And we’ll tell you about one woman’s journey from hippo-size to hypno-sized.

More than half the childcare centers in the state of South Australia are backing away from the state Health Department’s obesity-fighting initiative, complaining that the program is just too difficult to put...

Aussie Leaders Weigh in on Weight Loss Surgery According to recent reports, the Australian federal government is considering funding lap-band surgery to curb rising rates of obesity Down...

Budget constraints in Canada's nationalized health care system have created waiting lists as long as seven years for bariatric surgery. Now, Quebec’s Health minister Yves Bolduc is struggling to address the...

Does Smoking Prevent Obesity? We all know it’s smart to eat right and exercise to stay slim... but should you also light up? Many people who quit smoking gain significant weight soon...

Greetings! In the May 29, 2009 edition of WLS News, we'll examine just how badly budget shortfalls are cutting into Canada's bariatric care programs, and fill you in on new research indicating...

Does Stress Cause Childhood Obesity? Obesity is a complex metabolic disease. While its origins are uncertain, researchers are gradually zeroing in on the factors that can trigger obesity in otherwise...

Tune into the May 29, 2009 edition of WLS News to find out which is worse for your health: being an overweight non-smoker or a skinny nicotine addict. Plus, learn which stress factors can cause teens to gain weight, discover how budget cuts in the Canadian healthcare system are putting the lives of pre-op bariatric patients at risk, and learn why Aussie bureaucrats have banned birthday cake. It's all in this week's episode -- click to view now!