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Weight Loss Surgery is not a cure for sleep apnea according to a new study out of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. While obesity is a common factor for sleep apnea, new research shows that the surgery does...

Obesity is adding to the economic crisis in California, according to a new study from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy. The report proves that inactivity and excess weight is driving up...

Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool in the treatment of obesity. But, many bariatric surgeons note that the real key to positive outcomes lies in providing patients with comprehensive, ongoing support after...

Obesity could be caused by oral bacteria, a new study says. The research shows that specific bacteria in the human mouth may lead to excess weight gain and over time cause obesity....

Greetings! In this week's edition of WLS News, find out whether the germs in your mouth are making you fat, and learn whether sleep apnea really is affected by weight loss surgery. Then, take a...

Obesity rates in the southern states are increasing due to escalating poverty rates, according to a new report. States with a higher poverty rate have a higher number of obese citizens, the study says, because...

In the July 24, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out whether germs in your mouth could make you fat, why the South has the highest obesity rates in America, and why doctors have changed their tune about using...

A new study out of Baylor University in Dallas shows that weight loss surgery can benefit adults over age 65 as much as younger patients, and poses no additional risk of complications....