Diet Sodas Linked to Increased Obesity, Diabetes gwhqadmin July 3, 2011 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Obesity risk increases for every can of diet soda consumed per day, say researchers, and artificial sweeteners may contribute to the growing rate of...
Weight Loss Surgery Doesn’t Help Older Men Live Longer gwhqadmin June 22, 2011 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Weight loss surgery may not extend the life expectancy of older men, and mortality rates following surgery may be higher for this demographic, a new...
Anti-Obesity Vaccine Shows Positive Results gwhqadmin June 19, 2011 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity could be treatable with a vaccine designed to suppress an appetite-inducing hormone, according to a new study....
High Fat Diet Could Damage Your Brain gwhqadmin June 15, 2011 Breaking WLS News High fat diets may be linked to brain damage, according to a new study. Findings indicated that consuming a diet high in fat not only damaged neurons...
Too Fat? Your ‘Thrifty’ Gene May Be to Blame gwhqadmin December 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News People who struggle with weight issues could have their ancestors to blame. Scientists have identified a “thrifty” gene that helps the body store...
Obesity Rates Consistent Across Income Levels gwhqadmin December 24, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity rates increased for children and adults across all income levels over a period of 20 years, according to two recent government reports....
Obesity Affects Wealthy in Poorer Countries, Poor in Wealthy Nations gwhqadmin November 27, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity rates are higher among lower-income groups in the United States, but in developing nations, wealthier citizens are the ones with excess...
Fat-Busting Research Could Help Whittle Waistlines Editor November 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News Fat cells have a maximum load they can withstand. Exceed it—through pressure or vibration—and the cells disintegrate, research shows. ...
