Is Fast Food as Addictive as Tobacco? gwhqadmin June 9, 2009 Breaking WLS News Two new studies indicate that food manufacturers are using the same marketing strategies as the tobacco industry once did to get consumers hooked on...
Legislator Leads Fight Against Childhood Obesity gwhqadmin June 8, 2009 Breaking WLS News In New Mexico, 17% of children between ages 6 and 11 suffer from childhood obesity. In response, U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman has reintroduced a bill...
Swine Flu Threatens Obese gwhqadmin June 5, 2009 Breaking WLS News A new survey indicates that obese people face a higher risk of serious complications from swine flu, and the CDC is said to be "looking into" the possibility that the obese should be given priority with other high-risk groups should a swine flu vaccine become available. With World Health Organization experts predicting another outbreak in the near future, learn what you can do to minimize your risk.
WLS News – June 5, 2009 gwhqadmin June 5, 2009 WLS News 1 Comment In the June 5, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll give you the details on a new attempt by Congress to attack the nation’s growing childhood obesity plague, and explain why the obese may face a higher risk of swine flu. We’ll also sample some new data indicating that an ingredient in curry – the delicious South Asian spice – may have fat-fighting properties, as well. And we’ll tell you about one woman’s journey from hippo-size to hypno-sized.
Aussie Leaders Weigh in on Weight Loss Surgery gwhqadmin June 2, 2009 Breaking WLS News Aussie Leaders Weigh in on Weight Loss Surgery According to recent reports, the Australian federal government is considering funding...
Money Doesn’t Buy Weight Loss gwhqadmin June 1, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Budget constraints in Canada's nationalized health care system have created waiting lists as long as seven years for bariatric surgery. Now,...
WLS News – May 29, 2009 gwhqadmin May 29, 2009 WLS News Tune into the May 29, 2009 edition of WLS News to find out which is worse for your health: being an overweight non-smoker or a skinny nicotine addict. Plus, learn which stress factors can cause teens to gain weight, discover how budget cuts in the Canadian healthcare system are putting the lives of pre-op bariatric patients at risk, and learn why Aussie bureaucrats have banned birthday cake. It's all in this week's episode -- click to view now!
Mississippi Approves WLS gwhqadmin May 27, 2009 Breaking WLS News Mississippi Approves WLS In our next story, Mississippi has long suffered with high obesity rates among its citizens – by some counts the...
