Obesity Awareness Campaign Aims to Eliminate Stigma gwhqadmin June 2, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity can be overcome if individuals take action to share their stories and promote acceptance of treatment options, suggests a new public...
Diabetes Risk Reduced with Moderate Alcohol Consumption gwhqadmin May 31, 2010 Breaking WLS News Diabetes affects 26 million adult Americans, and rates continue to rise. Now, a new study shows that a couple of drinks a day could minimize the risk...
Biggest Loser Breaks Weight-Loss Record gwhqadmin May 26, 2010 Breaking WLS News Biggest Loser winner Mike Ventrella lost a whopping 50.19 percent of his body weight during season nine, dropping 264 pounds to break the show's...
High-Fat Foods Could Trigger Asthma gwhqadmin May 25, 2010 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment A high-fat diet not only increases the risk of heart disease, but could also affect lung function, according to a new study....
Belly Fat Linked to Alzheimer’s in New Study gwhqadmin May 24, 2010 Breaking WLS News Belly fat could cause a loss of volume in the brain and increase the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's, according to a new study....
Video Games Get AHA Seal of Approval to Combat Obesity gwhqadmin May 21, 2010 Breaking WLS News Video games that promote physical activity can help reduce rates of obesity and heart disease, according to the American Heart Association, which...
Fat Can Fight Fat, Study Shows gwhqadmin May 19, 2010 Breaking WLS News Fat may be the best weapon against – well, more fat, according to a new European study....
Obesity Experts Say Bring Back Home Ec gwhqadmin May 18, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity can be tackled by teaching home economics in school, say advocates who believe teens should learn how to cook healthy meals....