Posted on 19 March 2010
This week on WLS News, we’ll explain how an occasional sip of vino could help you keep a sleek physique, and why putting a tax on junk food may actually help Americans save money. Plus, find out how too little sleep at night could keep you from shedding pounds, and see what researchers are saying about the effect a specific stomach bacteria has on obesity. Get the details on all of these stories and more in this week’s newscast. Read the full story
Posted on 16 March 2010
Arthritis rates in the United States are rising and it may be a consequence of the rising obesity rate, according to a new study. Read the full story
Posted on 12 March 2010
This week on WLS News, we’ll tell you which is better for losing weight and keeping it off: a diet low in fat, or low in carbs. Plus, find out how snacking is driving childhood obesity rates, and how stress can trigger obesity in girls. We’ll also explain why a diet high in fat could be deadly for women over 50, and why the growing rate of obesity in North America may be the reason that the number of arthritis sufferers is on the rise.
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Posted on 09 March 2010
Gastric Bypass could be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for people who aren’t obese, according to a new study. Read the full story
Posted on 06 March 2010
Obesity is increasingly being listed as a cause of death in England, analysis of death certificates shows. Read the full story
Posted on 05 March 2010
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
Posted on 04 March 2010
Lap-Band surgery may become a more common treatment option for teens struggling with obesity if proposed regulatory changes are approved. Read the full story
Posted on 03 March 2010
Fat cells could play an important role in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, researchers have found. Read the full story