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Weight Loss Surgery News – March 19, 2010

Editor — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:09 +0000

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 [...]

Low-Fat Diets Beat Low-Carb Regimen Long Term

Editor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:18 +0000

Low-fat diets may trump low-carb diets when it comes to keeping off the weight for good, a new study suggests. A low-carb diet may offer quick results, but a new study suggests that a low-fat diet may be best for long-term weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. The study, which appeared in the Annals of Internal [...]

Obesity in Girls Triggered by Stress Hormone

Editor — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:00:22 +0000

Obesity in girls may be triggered by stress, a new study suggests. Depression can increase hormone levels in teenage girls, leading to weight gain and obesity. Depression is a serious problem that can give rise to several health issues. Now, a new study claims that depression could increase hormone levels in teenage girls, leading to weight [...]

Obesity Contributes to Increased Arthritis Rates

Editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:00:40 +0000

Arthritis rates in the United States are rising and it may be a consequence of the rising obesity rate, according to a new study. New research out of Canada claims that increasing rates of arthritis in the United States could be a consequence of the rise the rate of obesity and physical inactivity. Arthritis is the leading cause of [...]

Childhood Obesity Rates Driven by Snacking

Editor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:00:36 +0000

Childhood obesity rates have increased due to constant snacking by kids, according to a new study. In fact, snacking accounts for more than a quarter of the calories children consume. Today’s kids are a generation of snackers. But, the types of foods they’re choosing is driving childhood obesity rates sky high, according to a new study. Snacking [...]

Diet High in Fat Raises Stroke Risk in Women

Editor — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:12 +0000

Diets that consist of a lot of fattening foods can raise the risk of stroke for women over the age of 50, new research shows. But doctors note the risk can be easily avoided. Eating a lot of fat, especially the kind that’s in cookies, butter, and pastries, drastically raises the risk of stroke for women [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – March 12, 2010

Editor — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:57 +0000

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 [...]

Bariatric Surgery Revisions Increase Risk to Patients

Editor — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:00:23 +0000

Bariactric surgery revisions are on the rise and they can increase the risk of serious complications, according to a new study. The number of Americans choosing surgery to lose weight has risen sharply in recent years, mirroring the continued increase in our nation’s obesity rate. Now, a new study indicates that there has also been an increase in [...]

Chocolate Made with Water Promises Great Taste, Fewer Calories

Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:11 +0000

Chocolate made with mostly water claims to have the exact same taste as regular chocolate with fewer calories. Chocolate lovers, rejoice! A team of scientists in the UK have come with a new chocolate that tastes delicious and has a fraction of the calories as regular chocolate. It might sound too good to be true, but British [...]

Study to Examine Gastric Bypass for Treatment of Diabetes in Non-Obese

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:24 +0000

Gastric Bypass could be an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes for people who aren’t obese, according to a new study. Patients with a body mass index below 35 generally do not qualify for weight loss surgery. But, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City are embarking on a new study to determine [...]

Childhood Obesity: Strongest Predictor of Premature Death

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:28 +0000

Childhood obesity is linked to untimely death, according to a new study. As further evidence of the impact that obesity can have on longevity, a new study indicates that childhood obesity could dramatically increase the chance of premature death. The study, which appears in the New England Journal of Medicine, notes that childhood obesity, together with other [...]

Obesity-Related Deaths Rise Dramatically in UK

Editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:00:55 +0000

Obesity is increasingly being listed as a cause of death in England, analysis of death certificates shows. There has been a “dramatic rise” in obesity-related deaths, according to researchers at the University of Oxford. Researchers examined 27 years’ worth of data, looking at whether obesity was listed as the main cause of death or as a [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – March 5, 2010

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:48 +0000

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 [...]

Gastric Banding for Teens Under Review by FDA

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:00:55 +0000

Lap-Band surgery may become a more common treatment option for teens struggling with obesity if proposed regulatory changes are approved. The FDA is currently considering broadening its standards on gastric banding to include teens ages 14 to 17. Currently, adjustable gastric banding surgery is only approved only for adults over age 18. Although surgeons are not [...]

Fat May Serve a Purpose in Stem Cell Research

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:12 +0000

Fat cells could play an important role in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, researchers have found. Most people try to get rid of excess fat, maybe so they can fit into their favorite jeans. But now, researchers may have found an important purpose for those pesky fat cells, turning them into stem cells that [...]

Bariatric Surgery to Treat Diabetes Put to the Test

Editor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:00:31 +0000

Bariatric surgery to treat Type 2 Diabetes is being put to the test, to see which is more effective, surgery or lifestyle modification. A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are preparing to launch a new study to determine whether bariatric surgery is more effective than lifestyle modification at reducing weight and treating Type [...]

Anorexics May Hoard Fat in Bones

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:20 +0000

Anorexics may store fat in their bone marrow, according to a new study. U.S. researchers have discovered that people with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa have excess levels of fat in their bone marrow. The disease, which mainly affects young women, leads to extremely low body weight and is attributed to an obsessive fear of weight [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Conference Focuses on Education, Renewal

Editor — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:00:57 +0000

The Annual Seattle Bash and Weight Loss Surgery Conference, known as the Seattle Bash, is coming up March 11th-14th at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Now in its seventh year, the event attracts hundreds of pre- and post-op bariatric patients, doctors and other medical professionals from all across the country for motivation, education, and [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – February 26, 2010

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:31 +0000

This week on WLS News, get the details on a new study exploring treatment options for diabetes, and find out what it takes to qualify. We’ll also tell you about a change to FDA standards that could make gastric banding a more common treatment option for teens suffering from obesity. Plus, mark your calendars for [...]

Obesity May Delay Puberty in Boys, Study Shows

Editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:00:50 +0000

Obesity may actually delay puberty in young boys, according to a new study. However, obese girls are significantly more likely to hit puberty before girls of a normal weight. Puberty can be a challenge no matter what shape or size you are. But now, a new study suggests that obesity could actually delay puberty in young [...]

Metformin May Help Obese Teens Lose Weight

Editor — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:28 +0000

Metformin may help obese teenagers with their weight loss goals, even if they don’t have diabetes, new research shows. In a randomized, two year study, the drug metformin was associated with a statistically significant drop in body mass index among teenagers, according to Dr. Darrell Wilson of Stanford University. In the study, researchers compared the effects [...]

Saturated Fats Not Linked to Heart Disease

Editor — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:00:43 +0000

Saturated fats get a bad rap, but a new analysis of previously published studies has failed to find any clear link between how much saturated fat you eat, and the risk of developing heart disease. Research has shown that eating foods high in saturated fat can increase levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. Since [...]

Obesity Driven by High-Traffic Areas

Editor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:51 +0000

Obesity is attributed to many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. But, the street where you grow up could also affect your waistline later in life. New research indicates that children who live in high traffic areas may be at greater risk of gaining weight. A team of researchers led by Dr. Michael Jerrett at the [...]

Childhood Obesity Confuses Parents

Editor — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:00:26 +0000

Childhood obesity is something that is often talked about, but the issue can still leave some parents confused. A new study shows that parents often underestimate their child’s weight, especially those with overweight children. Many parents may be clueless about their child’s weight issues, contributing to the nation’s trend of childhood obesity. This according to a [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – February 19, 2010

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:58:06 +0000

This week on WLS News, find out how metformin could help teens who struggle with obesity, even if they don’t have diabetes. Plus, saturated fats get a bad rap, but new research indicates the risks may be overstated. We’ve got the details. We’ll also tell you why parents often don’t recognize when their kids are [...]

Weight Loss Pill May Tell Brain When to Stop Eating

Editor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:00:32 +0000

A weight loss pill currently in development in Canada uses a natural protein to tell the brain when it’s time to set down the fork. A weight loss pill, now in development, may be able to tell the brain to stop eating through the use of a natural protein. Doctors at the University of Montreal are reportedly [...]

Willpower a Matter of the Mind, Says Stanford Prof

Editor — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:00:37 +0000

Willpower is not only in our heads, but in a certain part of the brain, according to an interesting experiment at Stanford University. People depend on willpower to make changes in their health, but why is it so hard to change? An interesting new experiment may offers a clue. A professor at Stanford University conducted an experiment [...]

Obesity Raising Cholesterol Rates Among Kids?

Editor — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:00:02 +0000

Obesity has done a number on cholesterol levels among kids and teenagers, studies show. And in some cases, the numbers are high enough to signal heart problems. Recent statistics suggest that heart disease isn’t limited to old age, especially if you’re obese. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism finds that children who [...]

Chef Dave Serves Up a Breakfast Feast to Kick-Start Your Day

Editor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:33:14 +0000

Chef Dave proves once again that you can “feast” without overindulging. Eat like a king with two tasty breakfast dishes on the latest episode of Eating Right Every Bite! You know the old saying: “Eat like a king at breakfast, a prince at lunch and a pauper at dinner.” The maxim is one to live [...]

Barry Levinson to Direct Controversial Obesity Documentary

Editor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:00:54 +0000

Directory Barry Levinson announced he will be tackling the nation’s obesity epidemic in a documentary currently in development. The film, however, is already raising criticism. Oscar-winning director Barry Levinson – who tackled autism in the film Rain Man, and media spin in the comedy Wag the Dog – is now going after obesity in a new [...]

‘Fat’ Baby Starved By Parents?

Editor — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:00:16 +0000

A couple in Washington may face felony charges after allegedly starving their baby when she appeared to gain weight too rapidly. A couple is facing charges after allegedly starving their baby daughter to prevent her from gaining too much weight. Sources say Brittainy and Samuel Labberton of Bellevue, Washington, may be charged with felony mistreatment after starving [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – February 12, 2010

Editor — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:00:16 +0000

Find out why director Barry Levison's documentary on obesity, still in development, is already causing criticism, and how you can trick your brain to boost your willpower, this week in WLS News.

Obesity Risks Reduced By Longer Breastfeeding?

Editor — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:11 +0000

Obesity risk in later life appears to be more slim when babies are fed solid food at a later age, according to one study. The debate about how long to breastfeed has gone on for some time. But now, new research indicates that mothers who wait until their baby’s fifth month to introduce solid food may [...]

Weight Loss Equally Possible Among Depressed, Stable Women

Editor — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:19 +0000

Weight loss ability seems to be virtually the same for women even if they suffer from depression, a study shows. Results of a new study show that women who suffer from depression have the same capacity to lose weight as women who don’t. Previous experiments have suggested that women who have been diagnosed with depression are rarely [...]

Obesity Screenings For Children At Age Six?

Editor — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:00:04 +0000

Obesity screening should start in kids – and as young as age six, according to findings from one American health task force. A government health organization is now saying that screening for obesity can and should start in children as young as six years old. According to U.S. Preventative Services Task Force pediatrician Dr. David Grossman, scientific [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Adds Years To Lifespan, Study Shows

Editor — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:00:55 +0000

Weight loss surgery will add years to the life of the average obese person, according to data from numerous surveys. You probably know that quitting smoking and getting regular exercise can add years to your life. Now, new findings indicate that people who are morbidly obese and then undergo weight loss surgery can expect to live [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Hard To Come By In UK

Editor — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:00:34 +0000

Weight loss surgery is hard to get funded in the United Kingdom, surgeons say, even if you qualify by being obese. New reports reveal that it may be harder to get weight loss surgery if you live in the UK. Funding shortages are reportedly causing many obese people to be denied bariatric surgery, even though they qualify [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – February 5, 2010

Editor — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:00:06 +0000

Watch this week’s WLS News to see some encouraging news for people who think they’re too depressed to lose weight. And learn more about data showing that weight loss surgery is helping people live years longer. Also, though obesity can sometimes be genetic, studies are showing that breastfeeding can help your baby maintain a healthy [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Puts Kathleen Eads On A Healthy Path

Editor — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:27:12 +0000

Weight loss surgery provided Kathleen Eads with victory, ending the major struggle she faced against bad health. Here’s how she did it. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. And I tried all the weight loss programs – Weight Watchers, Fen-phen, etc. You name it, I tried it. I would lose weight [...]

Obesity Rate Leveling Off?

Editor — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:36 +0000

Obesity rates among men, women and children in America remain not so encouraging. But has the overall rate stopped climbing? There isn’t one clear reason why, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American obesity rate has stopped climbing. The CDC recently reported that 68 percent of Americans are obese or overweight, which [...]

Obesity Increases Risk of Anesthesia

Editor — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:00:29 +0000

Obesity has long been associated with sleep apnea. But doctors are saying that even during weight loss surgery, obesity can make “going under” risky. As if obese people don’t have enough obstacles: Another one they may face is undergoing anesthesia in a safe way. A new national campaign warns that being overweight or obese may affect how [...]

Obesity Linked To ‘Clear-Cell’ Cancer

Editor — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:00:01 +0000

Obesity and a particularly dangerous form of kidney cancer have been linked, according to scientists. A form of cancer known as “clear-cell renal cell cancer” is one of the most deadly kidney diseases. And American researchers have found a strong association between obesity and developing this illness. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York examined more than [...]

Wrap Recipes by Chef Dave are Low Fat and Delicious

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:37 +0000

Wrap recipes let you get creative with your on-the-go meals! Tune into see Chef Dave, the bariatric culinary master, whip up four quick-and-easy wraps you’re sure to love. He’s not just a great cook, he’s a Wrap Star! Recent studies have shown that prepackaged frozen meals often have misleading calorie counts and can cost you twice [...]

Weight Loss May Offer Cash Prizes

Editor — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:00:04 +0000

Weight loss surgery may be one way to make it happen, but a proposed initiative in England may pay cash to people who drop some pounds. The National Health Service in England may launch a health initiative that pays people to lose weight. This is a program still under consideration, but under the rules, people who lose [...]

Weight Loss Sabotaged By Wrong Calorie Counts on Menus

Editor — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:00:16 +0000

Weight loss can be hard if you don’t know how many calories you take in. A new study suggests that some restaurants offer deceptive menu information. Research has shown that people make smarter choices when restaurants list the calorie counts on their menu. But what happens if the numbers aren’t accurate? Researchers at the Friedman School of [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – January 29, 2010

Editor — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:00:05 +0000

Catch this week’s WLS News to learn why some people are getting paid to lose weight. Plus, could going under anesthesia be riskier for the overweight? And there’s good news about the obesity rate in America, but experts warn the effects may be temporary. Can you really trust the calorie count on the fast food [...]

Weight Loss Surgery: Changing Eric Smith’s Life

Editor — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:30:09 +0000

Weight loss surgery was the plunge uphill for Eric Smith, always the big kid, who has lost more than 200 pounds. Here is his story, complete with inspiring before and after photos. From the earliest that I can remember, I was always the biggest kid. I didn’t climb trees or fences, though I was always active. [...]

Scientists Hoping to Harness Calorie Burners

Editor — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:35 +0000

Scientists are hoping to have found the key to burning calories. The researchers believe their findings could help people who have excess body fat lose weight. Academics from four groups have revealed a molecular mechanism that helps regulate how much energy our muscles burn. After conducting preliminary tests on mice, scientists believe we could learn to control this molecular mechanism, [...]

Diabetes Risk Varies Among Ethnicities

Editor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:00:17 +0000

Diabetes risk varies depending on your ethnicity, according to new findings. Ethnicity plays a part in where people store their body fat and can ultimately lead to a greater chance of diabetes. New findings suggest that not all fat is equal: ethnicity plays a part in where people store their body fat. A study at Pennington Biomedical Research Center [...]

Weight Loss Surgery May Expand to Smaller Clients

Editor — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:00:52 +0000

Weight loss surgery is typically associated with people who are obese, not the ones who may just be carrying a few extra pounds. But some doctors are saying bariatric surgery may also become a common treatment for people of smaller sizes – and that the trend could offer significant benefits to patients. Weight loss surgery is [...]

Childhood Obesity Often Linked to Trauma

Editor — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:00:50 +0000

Childhood obesity is often linked to trauma according to a new finding. Victims of childhood abuse also suffer a higher risk of obesity in adulthood. A study of more than 15,000 teenagers found that childhood trauma raises the odds of obesity at a later age. Time magazine recently reported a 2009 finding that sexual abuse in childhood [...]

Weight Loss Devices on the Rise

Editor — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:00:21 +0000

From iPhone applications to the BodyBugg and the Mandometer, new tech tools make it easier than ever to track your weight loss success!

Weight Loss Surgery News – January 22, 2010

Editor — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:00:57 +0000

Tune into this week’s WLS News for the rundown on the best new gadgets to track your weight loss success, and get details about new research that could hold a clue to boosting the number of calories you burn. Plus, learn what weight loss surgery may soon do for people who aren’t yet obese, and [...]

Marijuana Munchies May Hold Research Key

Editor — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:00:40 +0000

Marijuana munchies may hold the key to helping scientists curb hunger. A joint study between researchers in Pennsylvania and Japan takes a closer look. Academic researchers from Pennsylvania and Japan have teamed up to examine a compound in humans that’s very close to something found in marijuana. And learning more about it may show [...]

EndoBarrier: Gastric Bypass Substitute?

Editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:18 +0000

EndoBarrier may be a new alternative for those interested in gastric bypass surgery. The device is designed to mimic the effects of gastric bypass without the need for a surgery the reroutes part of the intestine, a process that can be very dangerous for some patients. A new product called the EndoBarrier, which recently received [...]

Obesity Tackled One Family at a Time

Editor — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:00:39 +0000

Obesity is being tackled one family at a time with a new two year study called COMPASS. The program includes fitness and nutritional mandates which is designed to influence parents to take action against a weight problem, and set a powerful example for the child. A team of doctors in St. Louis, Missouri are recruiting 120 [...]

Obese Men Suffer Health Consequences, Study Shows

Editor — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:00:03 +0000

Obese men suffer health consequences,according to a study that followed 1,800 men for 30 years. Researchers came to the the conclusion that it is impossible to be overweight or obese without exhibiting signs of metabolic syndrome. Many pro-fat advocacy groups insist that being fat is a social stigma, not a health risk. But a new study shows that’s [...]

Fitness Secret Discovered by George Washington University

Editor — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Fitness secret was discovered by George Washington University. This video shows what scientists learned, and how you can use it to reach your fitness goals. Millions of Americans have made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or get into better shape, but could staying away from the gym help you stick to your weight loss goals [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – January 15, 2010

Editor — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:24 +0000

See this week’s news report to find out why so many people fail to uphold their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. And learn more about an appetite compound that’s natural in humans and is chemically similar to a certain recreational drug. Plus, get more on a new two-year program designed to help 120 families [...]

Lasagna Recipe Made with Amore, But Little Fat by Chef Dave

Editor — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:20 +0000

Lasagna recipes don’t have to be full of fat to be hearty and delicious! In this episode, Chef Dave serves up a lasagna that’s a new twist on an old favorite that even kids will love. Chef Dave is a bariatric patient who has kept off over 200 pounds since 2002. And to accomplish that, he [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Helps Laura Preston in Her Battle with Food Addiction

Editor — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:52:14 +0000

Weight loss surgery provided Laura Preston a 180-pound loss, but as she admits, the procedure has only been one part of an ongoing battle with food addiction. I was overweight my entire life. I’m blessed that I was surrounded by a loving and supporting family that always encouraged me to try anything, and to go after [...]

Gastric Banding Industry Climbing

Editor — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:43 +0000

Gastric banding surgeries are on the rise, despite the shaky economy. Research shows that doctors performed 350,000 bariatric procedures in 2009, and a 20 percent increase is expected in 2010. The economy may have been declining in the past year, but gastric band surgeries are on the rise. The World Health Organization estimates that between 2005 and [...]

Obesity and Snacking Between Meals

Editor — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:00:01 +0000

Obesity is a rising problem, and there is plenty of conflicting information available about avoiding it. A new research survey out of Spain indicates that snacking between meals can increase one’s risk of becoming obese. The University of Navarra’s Department of Preventative Medicine and Public Health conducted a survey of more than 10,000 college graduates for [...]

Sleep Apnea Among Obese Worsens With Age

Editor — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:47 +0000

Sleep apnea among obese adolescents is serious, and the latest research indicates that it gets worse as the teens age. This video reveals a possibly reason why. Recent research shows that obese adolescents run a risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, and the older the adolescent is, the more severe the symptoms may be. Researchers examined data [...]

Chef Jamie Oliver Wars Against Childhood Obesity

Editor — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:00:07 +0000

Chef Jamie Oliver was awarded $100,000 for helping children. Find out how and learn of other programs designed to impact the 25 percent of England’s children who are overweight. Childhood obesity is under attack, thanks to the efforts of several nonprofit groups and a certain celebrity chef. The Carnegie Group in England has launched a [...]

Biggest Loser Piles Pounds Back On

Editor — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:00:49 +0000

Biggest Loser contestant Ryan Benson, winner of the hit NBC reality show’s first season, has regained nearly all of the 122 pounds he lost on the show. He shares the extreme measures that helped him capture the $250,000 prize. A reality show about losing weight may be more about ratings numbers than the numbers on the scale, says [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – January 8, 2009

Editor — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:00:32 +0000

Watch this week’s WLS News to see how NBC’s very first “Biggest Loser” is doing, and why he wasn’t featured in the Biggest Loser reunion show. And how much can the wrong snacks in between meals affect you? Will these bite size portions lead to obesity? This report tells the whole story. Plus, you’ll hear [...]

Weight Loss Pills Await FDA Approval

Editor — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:00:04 +0000

Weight loss pills are awaiting final approval from the FDA. Lorcaserin and Contrave have shown to curb patient’s eating and have led to double-digit weight loss in early clinical trials. The Food and Drug Administration will soon examine two new weight loss pills for final approval. Lorcaserin, from Arena Pharmaceuticals, and Contrave, from Orexigen Therapeutics are both [...]

Obese Girls Benefit from Psychotherapy

Editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:00:17 +0000

Obese girls who undergo psychotherapy sessions show better weight management skills than girls who take a health education course. New research shows that psychotherapy can help prevent binge eating by providing emotional support. A new study reveals that obese girls who undergo psychotherapy sessions show better weight management skills than girls who take a health education [...]

Diabetes Risk May Be Reduced by Coffee and Tea

Editor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:00:52 +0000

Diabetes risk can be reduced by up to 7 percent with a daily cup of coffee according to new research. The benefits of coffee and tea appeared evident in spite of other lifestyle factors, which may mean that antioxidants in both drinks have protective qualities. If you enjoy a cup of joe as part of your [...]

Bariatric Surgery Predictions for 2010

Editor — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:00:05 +0000

Bariatric surgery predictions for 2010 are out from the editors at the Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery. Among the top ten trends they foresee are a rise in bariatric surgeries, with more diabetic and teenage patients going under the knife despite the shaky economy. The increase in obesity means a rise in bariatric surgeries for 2010, [...]

Chili Recipes for the Winter Forecast from Chef Dave

Editor — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:00:57 +0000

Chili recipes are on the menu because Chef Dave knows what you crave! So just in time for the winter blues, he’s whipped up two satisfying favorites, Tex-Mex Chili and White Bean Chicken Chili. Chili and its true origins are certainly a point of contention. Just consider the numerous contradicting accounts of how it came [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – January 1, 2010

Editor — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:00:29 +0000

Watch this week’s WLS News to find out why too much exercise, too soon could pose certain risks to weight loss surgery patients. And, learn how drinking coffee and tea may help prevent a life threatening medical condition. Plus, we’ll tell you how psychotherapy can benefit overweight teens, fill you in on two new weight [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups Offer Practical Help

Editor — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:15:55 +0000

Weight loss surgery support groups can bring practical help and balance to a patient’s life. After all, bariatric surgery isn’t brain surgery — it doesn’t change the way you think. Support group leader Stevie Blair explains in this video feature. For many weight loss surgery patients, the immediate period after their operation can be the [...]

Obesity Puts Breast Cancer Patients at Risk of Recurrence

Editor — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:00:29 +0000

Obesity may contribute to a darker prognosis when it comes to breast cancer recurrence. A new study suggests that breast cancer treatments don’t last as long for obese women. A new study indicates that obese women may have a darker prognosis when it comes to the recurrence of breast cancer. The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, [...]

Childhood Obesity Tied to Missing DNA?

Editor — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:00:12 +0000

Childhood obesity could be attributed to genetics, according to a new study. Although researchers found that overeating and a lack of exercise were definite factors, they also believe in some cases, the tendency to overeat may be a result of a missing chromosome. Many people might attribute childhood obesity to a diet high in processed foods [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Patients Can Reduce Complications of Plastic Surgery

Editor — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:00:53 +0000

Weight loss surgery patients often have plastic surgery after losing weight. In this video, Dr. Mike Dixon talks about reducing possible complications. It’s very common for weight loss surgery patients to want to solve their loose skin problem through body contouring immediately after their operation. But surgeons such as Dr. T. Michael Dixon, based in Amarillo, [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Gives Ginnie Thompson Many “Wow!” Moments

Editor — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:18:42 +0000

Weight loss surgery was the solution to many of the physical problems Ginnie Thompson faced. Today, 150 pounds lighter, she rejoices. In 2006, when my husband and I had to cut a golf vacation short because my knees hurt so badly. I realized then that if I wanted to golf when I retired in a few [...]

Low-Carb Diet Bad for the Heart?

Editor — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:00:54 +0000

Low-carb diets could be bad for the heart and are no more effective in weight loss than a diet that is high in carbs and low in fat, according to recent research. Some obese people may be considering taking on a low-carb lifestyle for the New Year, such as the popular Atkins diet. But recent research shows [...]

Even Moderate Weight Loss Helps the Heart

Editor — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:00:13 +0000

Obese people who lose a moderate amount of weight can experience improved heart function – even if they gain the pounds back. A new study shows that after six months, a group of obese patients who lost around 20 pounds each through diet and exercise showed improved cardiovascular health. The study subjects ranged in age from 22 [...]

John Daly Evangelizes for Weight Loss Surgery

Editor — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:00:44 +0000

John Daly, previously known as the bad boy of pro golf, shed more than 100 pounds this year after gastric banding surgery. Daly calls the surgery “the greatest technology that anyone can have” and hopes the government will make it more available for obese kids. Golf pro John Daly has lost more than 100 pounds since [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – December 25, 2009

Editor — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:00:38 +0000

Check out this week’s Weight Loss Surgery News to find out more about a possible link between childhood obesity and missing DNA. Also, the saga continues in the ongoing debate about low-fat versus low-carb diets. Both diets provide weight loss, but one can cause serious heart problems. And, see what weight loss surgery has done [...]

Obesity Soon to Bankrupt Medicare?

Editor — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:00:52 +0000

Obesity and related health conditions, including diabetes, may soon bankrupt America’s Medicare system, experts say. The number of diabetics is expected to nearly double in the next 25 years. America’s endless battle of the bulge and the current wobbly economy are leading to speculation that the obesity epidemic may bankrupt Medicare. Researchers at the University of Chicago [...]

Obesity Can Trigger Hormone Imbalance

Editor — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:00:40 +0000

Obesity created hormone imbalances may not go away even after losing the weight, a new study claims. After losing a few pounds, the body may produce fewer hunger suppressing hormones, preventing some from losing more weight. Some experts are saying that the hormone imbalances created by obesity may require medication—even after the person has lost the [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Gave Cher Ewing Her Greatest Tool

Editor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:00:25 +0000

Weight loss surgery, Cher Ewing explains, is only a tool to help get you where you need to go. But without it, she admits, she couldn’t have gone. I was always 20 or 30 pounds overweight. As a girl, I wasn’t morbidly obese. But I definitely had an extra 20 or 30 pounds while my sister [...]

Midsection Fat May Lead to Dementia in Women

Editor — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:00:53 +0000

Middle-aged women with excess belly fat have an increased risk later in life of Alzheimer’s and other diseases that cause dementia, researchers claim. The study suggests women bigger around in the waist than in the hips have more than twice the risk of dementia compared to women with smaller midsections. A new study out of Sweden suggests that [...]

Obesity Studies Can Be Misleading

Editor — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:00:30 +0000

Obesity studies linking sugar consumption to weight gain may be misleading due to researcher bias. In trying to support the popular opinion on the impact of sugar, some scientists are being a little too selective in the data they report Some new studies about obesity may be misleading, because the doctors reporting the data have certain [...]

Fat People Creating Fat Pets?

Editor — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:30:36 +0000

Overweight pets are likely the result of emotional feeding from owners who would rather give pets treats to show love than exercise them or play with them, according to a new study. Many people in America are obese – and these days, many of their pets are, too. Sadly, that means that both pets and pet [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – December 18, 2009

Editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:00:35 +0000

In this week’s episode of WLS News we’ll look at how some obesity studies may not be totally fair and balanced. Also, we’ll see a troubling connection between the obesity-forming habits of pet owners and their pets – and the health problems both can have in common. And we’ll find out just how quickly the [...]

Kids Movies Apparently Don’t Affect Body Image

Editor — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:00:24 +0000

Disney movies about beautiful princesses don’t affect the body image of young girls according to a new study. A new study suggests that the average Disney movie about beautiful princesses doesn’t have much effect on body image among young girls. Researchers at the University of Central Florida studied 121 girls, ages three through six, asking them [...]

FDA Investigates Meridia…Again

Editor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:00:52 +0000

Meridia is being investigated by the FDA for increasing cardiovascular problems in some of it’s users. The Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating a weight loss pill called Meridia, and not for the first time. In a study of 10,000 patients, the drug was apparently shown to increase cardiovascular problems in some of the users who [...]

Improved Bariatric Device In Development

Editor — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:41 +0000

A new device called Endoflip is currently in development to improve results for Bariatric surgery patients by allowing doctors to assess the size of the patient’s food pouch better than ever before. The Irish company Crospon Limited recently received a grant of more than a million dollars to improve gastric banding techniques. Sources say the company [...]

Lincoln University Students Penalized for Obesity

Editor — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:36 +0000

Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long nutrition course. One group of seniors says the policy is unfair. The powers that be at Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania are taking a proactive approach toward the obesity rate on [...]

Stew Recipes Provide Warm and Hearty Winter Fare

Editor — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:00:30 +0000

Stew recipes are not only a great way to warm up during the chilly winter months, but also easy to make, with just a single pot and some culinary creativity. In the latest episode of Eating Right Every Bite, Chef Dave Fouts shares two delicious stew recipes perfect for weight loss surgery patients. When it’s snowy [...]

Fad Diets Keeping Obesity Going?

Editor — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:00:58 +0000

Obesity rates could be fueled by the fad diet trend, according to a new survey. Doctors in the United Kingdom are saying that many fad diets could be simply sustaining obesity rates. The British Society of Gastroenterology, or BSG, conducted a survey among doctors who deal with obese patients. As in the States, there’s no shortage of [...]

Weight Loss Surgery News – December 11, 2009

Editor — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00:55 +0000

This week on WLS News, find out what one university is doing to fight obesity on campus — and how the school’s efforts could prevent a group of college seniors from graduating. Plus, get a closer look at a controversial weight loss pill that’s under scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration – and [...]

Obesity Causing Disability Among Baby Boomers

Editor — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:00:14 +0000

Obesity may be leading to higher disability rates among baby boomers in their sixties, according to a new study. Interestingly the trend does not apply to people in their seventies and eighties. A new study indicates that obesity could become a major cause of disability among today’s baby boomers. Researchers from the University of California recently used [...]

Obesity May Quadruple Healthcare Costs by 2018

Editor — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:00:04 +0000

Obesity has a direct impact on a number of serious health issues, but it’s also causing another serious problem for our nation: It may quadruple national healthcare costs over the next decade. Doctors across the country recently participated in the America’s Health Rankings study, offering information about health trends indicating that by 2018, annual healthcare spending [...]

Weight Loss Surgery Inspires Kathy Draper To Inspire Others

Editor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:11:29 +0000

Weight loss surgery took Kathy Draper from a depressed and lonely woman to a happily married personal trainer. Her inspiration has led her to become inspiring. Twelve years ago, I was on a flight to Las Vegas, and it was my “last straw” moment. As the other passengers boarded the flight, I could feel the eyes of [...]

Obesity in Women Tied to Barrett’s Esophagus

Editor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:00:18 +0000

Obesity in women may increase their risk of Barrett’s Esophagus, a disease recognized as a precursor to esophageal cancer. Get the details in this report from WLS News. Researchers have found a correlation in women between obesity and Barrett’s esophagus, a condition that comes from excess acid reflux damage to the esophagus. The condition is common among [...]