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

Childhood obesity rates range from less than 10 percent in the Pacific Northwest to more than 30 percent in the deep south, a new report shows. Read the full story

Obesity in women has been linked to higher rates of fibromyalgia, a condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. 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

Cancer rates among people who are obese continue to rise, new studies indicate. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more. Read the full story

Community, or a person’s physical location such as their neighborhood, can affect their chances of becoming diabetic. Watch to find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story