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

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

Obese girls who undergo psychotherapy sessions show better weight management skills than girls who take a health education course.  New research shows that psychotherapy can help prevent binge eating by providing emotional support. Read the full story

Obese people who lose a moderate amount of weight can experience improved heart function – even if they gain the pounds back. Read the full story

Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long nutrition course. One group of seniors says the policy is unfair. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery patients often put plastic surgery on their “To Do” list after they shed the excess pounds — and face the prospect of flabby skin. Plastic surgeon Dr. Mitchel Krieger explains how body contouring procedures can help bariatric patients get the look they truly want.

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Obesity is generally measured by body mass index, or BMI. But, a new study indicates that BMI may not provide an accurate assessment for the elderly. Read the full story

In this week’s edition of WLS News, discover how weight loss surgery can reduce the risk of cancer in women, and why results may be different for men. Plus, learn about the rising trend of American teenagers choosing weight loss surgery, find out why some patients Down Under are forced to wait up to seven years for obesity surgery, get the details on a new online support program for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve patients, and discover why BMI is not the best way to determine obesity among the elderly. Read the full story