Arthritis rates in the United States are rising and it may be a consequence of the rising obesity rate, according to a new study. Read the full story

Childhood obesity rates have increased due to constant snacking by kids, according to a new study. Read the full story

Diets that consist of a lot of fattening foods, can raise the risk of stroke for women over the age of 50, a new study says. Read the full story

This week on WLS News, we’ll tell you which is better for losing weight and keeping it off: a diet low in fat, or low in carbs. Plus, find out how snacking is driving childhood obesity rates, and how stress can trigger obesity in girls. We’ll also explain why a diet high in fat could be deadly for women over 50, and why the growing rate of obesity in North America may be the reason that the number of arthritis sufferers is on the rise.

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Bariactric surgery revisions are on the rise and they can increase the risk of  serious complications, according to a new study. Read the full story

Chocolate made with mostly water claims to have the exact same taste as regular chocolate with fewer calories. Read the full story

Gastric Bypass could be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for people who aren’t obese, according to a new study. Read the full story

Childhood obesity is linked to untimely death, according to a new study. Read the full story