Obesity prevention should start as young as infancy, according to a new study, which may require a change in cultural attitudes about chubby babies. Read the full story

Obesity is a possible cause of cancer for women, studies show — find out what is playing a big role. Read the full story

A protein found in cells may help scientists find a link to obesity. But, what other information is this protein providing for researchers? Watch to find out! Read the full story

Soda is linked to obesity, new reports show. But is it necessary to cut out soda altogether? Watch to find out! Read the full story

Mississippi nurses are turning their eye toward the children of the state, hoping to promote healthy weight from within the public schools. They are leading the way toward a new era in the field of professional nursing care: the era of specialized childhood obesity nursing.

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In the August 21, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out if social stress makes you gain weight, take a look at a new alliance in the fight against childhood obesity, and discover whether weight loss surgery is really safe. You’ll also hear about a program to certify doctors in weight management.  Plus “bariatric girl” Yvonne McCarthy highlights a great WLS blog in her weekly report on the World Wide Web.

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Obesity drugs generally focus on boosting the body’s metabolism, but few would have suspected that fat can actually help the body burn more calories. A new study shows that “brown” fat can help fight obesity and type 2 diabetes, and these findings may lead to the development of drug-based treatments. Read the full story

Obesity prevention and treatment are the focus of a new partnership between The Obesity Society and Healthy Interactions, a global leader in health education. The two organizations are developing educational tools to support behavioral changes necessary for people to overcome obesity. Read the full story