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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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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In the July 24, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out whether germs in your mouth could make you fat, why the South has the highest obesity rates in America, and why doctors have changed their tune about using weight loss surgery to cure sleep apnea. Plus, learn whether getting married means saying “I do” to weight gain, and how the battle of the bulge is affecting the economy on the West Coast.

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In the July 17, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out whether America is making any progress in the battle against obesity, and learn how Lap-Band surgery can help teens with metabolic syndrome.  Plus, discover a possible link between obesity and antidepressants, and find out whether seniors face greater risks from weight loss surgery.

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In the July 10, 2009 edition of WLS News, find out what life-threatening condition weight loss surgery patients should be on the watch for up to a year after surgery. Also, stats that say weight loss surgery can help women bear healthier children post op. Plus, an investment tip that may surprise you.

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The Weight Loss Surgery Channel shone a spotlight on hot topics ranging from post-operative patient support to legislative initiatives aimed at curbing America’s obesity crisis during its wrap up show at the close of the 26th annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

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In the June 12, 2009 edition of WLS News,  we’ll explain why more children are suffering from sleep disordered breathing in the U.S., and why obesity rates are higher among low-income black children in the U.K. Plus, get the details of an alliance between Scotland and France against the childhood obesity plague, and find out whether food-focused moms make their children fatter. Finally we’ll dish about actress and director Nia Vardalos’ weight loss secrets and find out how she dropped more than 40 pounds! Read the full story

In the June 5, 2009 edition of WLS News, we’ll give you the details on a new attempt by Congress to attack the nation’s growing childhood obesity plague, and explain why the obese may face a higher risk of swine flu. We’ll also sample some new data indicating that an ingredient in curry – the delicious South Asian spice – may have fat-fighting properties, as well. And we’ll tell you about one woman’s journey from hippo-size to hypno-sized. Read the full story