Exercise doesn't have to be complicated. Even simple walks with friends may improve your health.

Couch potatoes, get up and move. Exercise — even a little bit — could help you live longer.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Wednesday approved a first-of-its-kind device to treat obesity.

Weight loss surgery helps patients drop pounds. It helps them look and feel better. And it just might extend their lives.

Making healthy lifestyle changes to lose weight is likely a smart choice for the long-term health of all obese people — even if they don't yet have medical issues related to their weight.

Obesity and metabolic problems may not always go hand-in-hand. Some obese people may not develop the metabolic changes that are often tied to obesity.

In weight loss, the real challenge may come not from shedding the pounds, but from keeping them off. New suggestions from a panel of experts could help people who have lost weight keep the pounds off.

Trimming TV time may take childhood obesity down a notch. To help parents and inactive kids take a stand against childhood obesity, public health experts recommended cutting down screen media time among kids.

Extra padding around the tummy may seem harmless, but it could pose some long-term health risks. Luckily, taking measures to reduce belly fat could reduce these risks.

The United Health Foundation today released its annual state health rankings. The states varied widely, and some national measures of health saw slight improvements.