This week on WLS News, good news for chocolate lovers: British scientists have developed a chocolate bar made of 60 percent water, that tastes just as good as the regular kind! Plus, a new report indicates that childhood obesity could dramatically increase the chance of premature death, and New York City researchers are embarking on a study to determine whether weight loss surgery can resolve type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight but not obese. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story

This week on WLS News, get the details on a new study exploring treatment options for diabetes, and find out what it takes to qualify. We’ll also tell you about a change to FDA standards that could make gastric banding a more common treatment option for teens suffering from obesity. Plus, mark your calendars for three upcoming weight loss surgery conferences, and find out how researchers are transforming human fat into valuable stem cells. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! Read the full story

This week on WLS News, find out how metformin could help teens who struggle with obesity, even if they don’t have diabetes. Plus, saturated fats get a bad rap, but new research indicates the risks may be overstated. We’ve got the details. We’ll also tell you why parents often don’t recognize when their kids are overweight, how the street where you grow up could affect your waistline, and what first lady Michelle Obama is doing to beat the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. All of these stories and more in this week’s report! 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 new British study is researching how much obesity affects a person’s muscles. But, just how damaging can it be? 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

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