Probiotics can help gastric bypass patients resolve vitamin B-12 deficiencies — and help them lose more weight — according to a study from Stanford University. Watch this report from WLS News to find out more. Read the full story
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Probiotics Can Help Gastric Bypass Patients
Posted on 30 November 2009
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Shape Up America! Sends ‘Open Letter to Congress’
Posted on 29 November 2009
Shape Up America! sent an “Open Letter to Congress” in hopes to further the fight against morbidity related to obesity. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more. Read the full story
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Bad Diets Can Alter Stomach Bacteria For The Worse
Posted on 28 November 2009
Bad diets can alter stomach bacteria — leading to a big belly. Find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story
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Many Swine Flu Patients Are Obese
Posted on 24 November 2009
Many swine flu patients are obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more. Read the full story
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Excess Body Fat Raises Risk Of Septic Shock
Posted on 17 November 2009
Excess body fat is of course harmful to your health, but new studies show its link to septic shock. Find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story
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School Physical Education Programs Suffer Budget Cut
Posted on 15 November 2009
School physical education programs are taking a huge cut to their budget — causing a raise in obesity and violent behavior. Find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story
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Obesity: Cure is Linked to Hunger Hormone Leptin
Posted on 11 November 2009
Obesity may have a cure — new studies are attempting to isolate leptin, a hunger hormone, to control the over indulgent appetite. Watch on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story
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Weight Loss Can Be About Self-Awareness
Posted on 22 October 2009
Weight Loss Can be about how self-aware the patient is, a new study shows. Watch to find out more! Read the full story
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