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Obesity may be linked to anti-depressants, a recent study shows.  While the researchers concluded that depression itself does not appear to increase the risk of obesity, they did find a link between obesity...

Weight loss surgery can be effective treatment for teen metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study. Metabolic syndrome, also called Syndrome X, is linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and high...

Obesity rates in the U.S. increased in almost half of the 50 states and did not decrease in a single state over the past year, according to a new report. Find out which states are the fattest, and how the...

Greetings! In this week's edition of WLS News, get the results of a new report on obesity in America, and find out where we stand in the battle of the bulge. Plus, learn whether weight loss...

Belly fat can be beat with smart food choices, according to recent reports. Since the unsightly fat is speculated to trigger hormones that activate the hunger center of the brain, overcoming belly fat could...

In the July 17, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out whether America is making any progress in the battle against obesity, and learn how Lap-Band surgery can help teens with metabolic syndrome.  Plus, discover...

Lap-Band support hinges on effective, ongoing communication to promote patient compliance. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul explains how the Lap-Band can be leveraged to provide continued opportunities for...

As weight loss surgery continues to prove effective as a treatment option for obese patients, some market analysts say to keep an eye on bariatric surgical devices as a growth industry....