This week on WLS News, good news for chocolate lovers: British scientists have developed a chocolate bar made of 60 percent water, that tastes just as good as the regular kind! Plus, a new report indicates that childhood obesity could dramatically increase the chance of premature death, and New York City researchers are embarking on a study to determine whether weight loss surgery can resolve type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight but not obese. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! 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

Weight loss could be linked to Omega-3 supplements according to recent media reports. But, research findings are being misinterpreted, says one nutritional expert. So, what are the benefits of Omega-3s?

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Childhood obesity among children and teens has more than tripled since 1976, according to a study published in Academic Pediatrics. Interestingly, race and income play a role in these numbers. Read the full story

Weight-loss surgery done by experts is getting safer, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Ironically, The study concludes that one of the greatest “risks” to weight loss surgery patients comes not from the operating room or recovery war, but from the cashier’s desk.

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Obesity prevention and treatment are the focus of a new partnership between The Obesity Society and Healthy Interactions, a global leader in health education. The two organizations are developing educational tools to support behavioral changes necessary for people to overcome obesity. 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

Obesity is a dangerous disease that often underlies a host of other medical issues, from high blood pressure to diabetes. However, a new study by the Japanese government says that people who are overweight at the age of 40 live longer than their thinner peers. Read the full story