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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....

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....

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...

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...