Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows. Read the full story

Weight loss surgery patients often lose a pound a day after their procedure and may be disinclined to exercise as a result. But rigorous exercise can promote faster weight loss and significantly improve quality of life, a new study shows. Read the full story

Exercise rates are up, but the rate of obesity is staying the same, according to new government data. Read the full story

To burn more fat when training, don’t eat before you exercise, researchers say. Others recommend a small snack to avoid injury. Read the full story

Obesity caused by genetic factors can be overcome, according to a new study, which indicates physical activity during adolescence is the key. Read the full story

Women need to exercise daily in order to maintain their current weight, without restrictive dieting. Read the full story

This week on WLS News, we’ll explain how calorie counts on fast food menus could curb the obesity epidemic, and why weight loss surgery is becoming increasingly popular Down Under — despite protests from the nation’s major insurance carriers. Plus, find out how much exercise is needed per day for women to maintain their weight, and see why obesity may be under-diagnosed in America. Get the details on all of these stories and more in this week’s newscast. Read the full story

Exercise can seem laborious not just because of the physical effort involved, but because of the time it takes to get a proper workout. Now, a new study shows short bursts of activity are equally effective at promoting fitness. Read the full story