Get the latest updates on research related to the treatment of obesity and related health issues, and lifestyle tips for keeping the pounds off post-op, each week on WLS News!
In the February 27, 2009, edition of WLS News, we’ll look at the relationship between belly fat and migraines, report on how junk food is affecting our teens’ health, and check on the up-sizing of kids’ clothing as a result of rising childhood obesity rates. We’ll also find out which foods can keep your liver healthy, and new research linking obesity during pregnancy with increased birth defects. Plus, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will report in with one of her favorite websites for WLS information and support. Click below to tune into this week’s newscast!
Organizations mentioned in this week’s news:
- Migraine Research Foundation
- Drexel University College of Medicine
- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- University of Barcelona
- Beth Zuber-Beckwith (Registered Dietician)
- UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
- California Health Interview Survey
- Fruit & Veggies Matter (CDC website)
- The Skinny Online (WLS blog by Lisa Sargese)
- Bariatric Girl (Yvonne McCarthy’s WLS support site)
- Journal of the American Medical Association
- Newcastle University (United Kingdom)
- National Childrenswear Survey
- Select Research (U.K. research agency)
- Bariatric Advantage (nutritional supplements)
