Obesity caused by a genetic mutation may also increase the risk of Alzheimer’s by reducing the volume of the brain, according to a new study. Read the full story

Check out this week’s edition of WLS News to learn how obesity affects brain tissue in the elderly, and discover how endoscopic techniques are shaping the world of bariatric surgery. Plus, get the details on an agreement that lets Canadians get weight loss surgery stateside — paid for by Canada’s national health care system — and find out why more and more kids in the UK are taking weight loss drugs. We’ll also share the results of a long study illustrating the growing obesity rate among immigrant sons. Read the full story