In the August 7, 2009 edition of WLS News, scientists are one step closer to a miracle weight-loss drug — find out when it could hit the market. Plus, will an obese friend lead your child to become obese, too? We’ll tell you what the latest research shows, and also take an in-depth look at some unsettling statistics between obesity and race. And, a popular and effective form of weight loss surgery could boost your chances of developing another common – and extremely painful – internal disorder. What it is – and how to avoid it – in this week’s episode.

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Weight loss surgery in a pill? That’s the aim of researchers at two Midwestern universities, who have discovered that treatment with a synthetic hormone can dramatically increase weight loss and reduce the amount of fat in the body. Read the full story

In the July 31, 2009 edition of WLS News, get the scoop on a pill scientists say works as well as weight loss surgery, discover the serious damage that obesity can do to your joints, and find out how grapefruit can help you shed those extra pounds. Plus, we’ll tell you about a chemical secreted by your cells that may play an important role in your body’s metabolism, and we’ll explain a surprising link between obese parents and obese kids. (It’s not their DNA!)

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