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

Arthritis may be triggered by an obesity hormone that can aggravate joints. Read the full story

Tune into this week’s WLS News to get the latest on the long-term health risk for obese middle-aged women, learn about new study that shows how a bad diet can affect the genes that help burn fat, and discover the connection between obesity and joint problems. Plus, find out about a Japanese study that linked weight loss to self-awareness. And, see what Arizona is doing to promote healthy eating through its state food assistance program. Read the full story

Obesity is a significant predictor of cartilage damage from injury, misalignment of the joint, and osteoarthritis, according to a new study out of the Boston University School of Medicine. Read the full story