Oprah’s Investment in Weight Watchers Was Smart Because the Program Doesn’t Work

By Traci Mann This article originally appeared in Science of Us. On Oct. 19 (2015), Oprah made news by buying a 10 percent stake in Weight Watchers. Analysts quickly speculated about what the move could mean for Weight Watchers, with the general consensus being that Oprah’s involvement, endorsement, and ability to promote it on her OWN network…