The Annual Seattle Bash and Weight Loss Surgery Conference, known as the Seattle Bash, is coming up March 11th-14th at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington.  Read the full story

This week on WLS News, get the details on a new study exploring treatment options for diabetes, and find out what it takes to qualify. We’ll also tell you about a change to FDA standards that could make gastric banding a more common treatment option for teens suffering from obesity. Plus, mark your calendars for three upcoming weight loss surgery conferences, and find out how researchers are transforming human fat into valuable stem cells. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story

Obesity may actually delay puberty in young boys, according to a new study.   However, obese girls are significantly more likely to hit puberty before girls of a normal weight. Read the full story

Metformin may help obese teenagers with their weight loss goals, even if they don’t have diabetes, new research shows. Read the full story

Saturated fats get a bad rap, but a new analysis of previously published studies has failed to find any clear link between how much saturated fat you eat, and the risk of developing heart disease. Read the full story

Obesity is attributed to many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. But, the street where you grow up could also affect your waistline later in life. Read the full story

Childhood obesity is something that is often talked about, but the issue can still leave some parents confused.  A new study shows that parents often underestimate their child’s weight, especially those with overweight children. Read the full story

This week on WLS News, find out how metformin could help teens who struggle with obesity, even if they don’t have diabetes. Plus, saturated fats get a bad rap, but new research indicates the risks may be overstated. We’ve got the details. We’ll also tell you why parents often don’t recognize when their kids are overweight, how the street where you grow up could affect your waistline, and what first lady Michelle Obama is doing to beat the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story