Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long nutrition course. One group of seniors says the policy is unfair. Read the full story

Obesity rates could be fueled by the fad diet trend, according to a new survey. Read the full story

Obesity is generally measured by body mass index, or BMI. But, a new study indicates that BMI may not provide an accurate assessment for the elderly. Read the full story

Obese seniors have less brain tissue? According to a new study, that may be true. Read the full story

Check out this week’s edition of WLS News to learn how obesity affects brain tissue in the elderly, and discover how endoscopic techniques are shaping the world of bariatric surgery. Plus, get the details on an agreement that lets Canadians get weight loss surgery stateside — paid for by Canada’s national health care system — and find out why more and more kids in the UK are taking weight loss drugs. We’ll also share the results of a long study illustrating the growing obesity rate among immigrant sons. Read the full story

In this week’s episode of Weight Loss Surgery News, discover the link between Omega-3 fatty acids and body mass index, and find out how a new database is affecting bariatric surgery trends. Plus, learn why the state of Oregon was ordered to pay for a man’s obesity surgery nine years after he underwent the procedure. And, get the latest on the link between being obese and the risk of injury. Read the full story

Obesity rates in America may just start to drop if fast food fans take advantage of the “mini foods” trend newly adopted by many popular chains. Read the full story

Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to learn more about “mini-foods” now available in fast food eateries. Plus, find out about the risk of diabetes associated with a high-fat diet, and get the details on how obesity impacts prostate cancer rates in men. We’ll also tell you about the connection between weight loss and a healthy heart, and how bariatric surgery can affect your sleep. Read the full story