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Obesity is driven by a number of factors, from eating behaviors to socio-economic status. Now, a new study shows a link between obese parents and children of the same gender, and has scientists scratching...

Chef Dave Fouts, the world's first bariatric chef, steps into the spotlight on The Weight Loss Surgery Channel with the first episode of Eating Right Every Bite!...

Weight loss surgery in a pill? That's the aim of researchers at two Midwestern universities, who have discovered that treatment with a synthetic hormone can dramatically increase weight loss and reduce the...

In the July 31, 2009 edition of WLS News, get the scoop on a pill scientists say works as well as weight loss surgery, discover the serious damage that obesity can do to your joints, and find out how...

Marriage may make you fat, according to a recent study from the University of North Carolina. Researchers found that couples who are married or in a long-term relationship are more likely to become obese....

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...