Obesity has been linked to food stamps, though common sense says people who rely on food stamps to buy their groceries have a shortage of food. But, a new study shows the opposite to be true. Read the full story

In the August 28, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out why an Indiana pizza shop was ordered to pay for an employee’s Lap-Band surgery after an accident, discover how the rate of childhood obesity has skyrocketed since the mid-’70s, and learn what some doctors think a high-fat diet can do to the mind. Plus, find out how a popular movie theater snack could boost your metabolism, and get ready for a surprising study showing how using food stamps can affect your BMI. Read the full story