Consumers are opting for natural, healthy fats over processed low-fat and non-fat foods, according to a new market industry report. Read the full story

Trans fats, those partially hydrogenated oils that raise bad cholesterol, are no longer popular with restaurants and supermarkets, a new study says. Read the full story

Video games that promote physical activity can help reduce rates of obesity and heart disease, according to the American Heart Association, which will give its seal of approval to millions of Wii games. Read the full story

Movie night often means a diet of popcorn, a large soda and a box of Junior Mints. Now, Hollywood execs are urging theaters to offer healthier alternatives. 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, new research shows. But doctors note the risk can be easily avoided. 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

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

Obesity has done a number on cholesterol levels among kids and teenagers, studies show. And in some cases, the numbers are high enough to signal heart problems. Read the full story