Tagged obesity

Tune into the May 22, 2009 edition of WLS News, to find out how childhood obesity can lead to a range of allergies, learn how yogurt can help post-partum moms lose weight, and discover what the makers of the LAP-BAND® are doing to address obesity-related heart disease in women. Plus, find out which state passed new legislation to cover bariatric surgery for government employees, and hear one expert's thoughts on how Americans can shed those extra pounds.

2 Fat 2 Fly Part II Weight Loss Surgery News viewers will recall our story last week on Ryanair, the budget Irish airline that makes its...

In the May 15, 2009 edition of WLS News, we'll fill you in on the new REALIZE-C adjustable gastric band, report on the controversy surrounding high fructose corn syrup, and tell you why an Irish airline has reconsidered its proposed fat tax. We’ll also explain why weight loss surgery may be good for patients who aren’t morbidly obese, and share some promising statistics about the overall safety of bariatric procedures.

Swiss Study Supports Super Surgery Evidence shows that weight loss surgery is not a cure for obesity. Unfortunately, many patients who...