Weight loss surgery will add years to the life of the average obese person, according to data from numerous surveys. Read the full story

Watch this week’s WLS News to see some encouraging news for people who think they’re too depressed to lose weight. And learn more about data showing that weight loss surgery is helping people live years longer. Also, though obesity can sometimes be genetic, studies are showing that breastfeeding can help your baby maintain a healthy weight later in life. Get the details on these stories and more in this week’s newscast. Read the full story

Bariatric surgery can reduce or resolve many health conditions. But, two new studies show that bariatric patients with sleep apnea still risk complications after their procedure. Read the full story