News Archive
The Surprising Ingredient Causing Weight Gain
July 27, 2009
Say it isn't so! A recent study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cites what animal studies have hinted at for years: MSG (aka monosodium glutamate) could be a factor in weight gain.
Weight Loss Surgery Effective Treatment for Teen Metabolic Syndrome
Portion Explosion!
June 5, 2009
You've probably heard that portions have gotten bigger over the years, but do you know how much bigger? Check out some of these popular foods and see how different things were 20 years ago than they are now.
The Truth About Diet Soda
December 23, 2008
We talk a lot about "watching what we eat," but if you never gave a thought to what you ate and instead watched only what you drank, you could probably cut 450 calories a day out of your life.
America's Worst Mall Foods!
December 17, 2008
Study: Obesity Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk
Worst 'Healthy' Drinks – And What You Should Drink Instead
October 13, 2008
US Weekly
September 25, 2008
The LAP-BAND in People Magazine
May 16, 2008
The Wall Street Journal
March 31, 2008 Industry giants push obesity surgery.
Surgery Helps Woman Drop 135 Pounds, 10 Dress Sizes
November 28, 2007
Study Links Lack of Sleep to Obesity
August 28, 2007
Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Insurers and Employers to Increase Access to Obesity Management Services
August 24, 2007
Weight Loss Surgery Saves Lives!
August 22, 2007
WLIA Featured in Phoenix Magazine
May 1, 2007
WLIA Surgeons Featured in M.D. News
February 1, 2007
Meet Your Neighbor: John DeBarros
February 15, 2007
Woman's Weight Loss Inspires Her to Help Others
February 1, 2007
Eight months ago, she was at her highest weight of 382 pounds, and wearing a size 38W in pants. Today, she weighs in at 245 pounds, and is still losing weight.
Taking Off the '06 Pounds – No Shortage of Weight Loss Options in East Valley
January 2, 2007
It is probably safe to guess what topped the list of resolutions made by most Americans this New Year.
Dr. Debarros Appears on Channel 3's "Your Life from A to Z"
December 4, 2006
Please click on the link above to see the latest TV appearance by one of our surgeons.
GCC Student Drops 145 Pounds – Now Wants to Spread the Word
November 27, 2006
After being told he was at serious risk of having a heart attack before he was 45, Brandon Van Buskirk began scouring the Internet for information on weight loss.
Couple Tries Banding Surgery to Lose Weight
November 9, 2006
Surgery is usually one of the last things that people turn to when trying to losing weight. This holds especially true for a Queen Creek husband and wife. Was going under the knife the answer they needed to take control of their health?