Belly fat tends to affect men more than women, who generally get wider in the hips when they gain weight. Now, a new study reveals the reason why. Read the full story

New technology is helping doctors figure out how much fat obese people carry in their pancreas. Read the full story

Check out this week’s WLS News to learn the latest research findings on the connection between cancer and obesity; discover how losing weight can help eople suffering from severe kidney disease; and find out about new research showing that obesity, depression and alcohol abuse can be viciously interrelated among young women. Plus, learn how new medical imaging technology can help doctors determine how much fat obese people carry in their pancreas, and get the details on a Scottish couple who had two of their children taken away because of weight problems. Read the full story