A flavonoid found in grapefruit can reduce fat and curb obesity, according to a study out of the University of Western Ontario. In fact, researchers say citrus could prove to be a weapon in the fight against diabetes. Read the full story

In the July 31, 2009 edition of WLS News, get the scoop on a pill scientists say works as well as weight loss surgery, discover the serious damage that obesity can do to your joints, and find out how grapefruit can help you shed those extra pounds. Plus, we’ll tell you about a chemical secreted by your cells that may play an important role in your body’s metabolism, and we’ll explain a surprising link between obese parents and obese kids. (It’s not their DNA!)

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