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Obesity
Sub-categories:
Obesity and Weight
Loss
Obesity Clinical
Practice Guidelines
Obesity Support
Groups
Overeaters Anonymous
A Low Carbohydrate Diet: Treating Obesity Related Disorders in Adults
Doctoral Dissertation
American Obesity
Association (AOA)
Comprehensive web portal offering general
information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and
consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
Association of Morbid Obesity Support
Support for bariatric obesity surgery patients and
those considering this weight loss procedure.
Barbara's Obesity
Meds and Research News
Plain-language information on obesity medications,
weight loss and diet studies written for professionals and patients.
Bariatrics
and You
Discussion of different medically supervised
weight loss regimes, surgery, maintenance of your goal weight, sugar control and
childhood obesity.
Calculate your
Body Mass Index
(USA) National Institute of Health (NIH) page uses
height and weight (english or metric) to determine degree of obesity.
Dietary fat and obesity: an unconvincing relation
Walter Willett Am J Clin Nutr 1998;68:1149�50.
Donald B.
Brown Research Chair on Obesity
A Laval University center dedicated to research,
communication and education on obesity.
eMedicine Health
ALL OBESITY RESOURCES
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OBESITY NEWS
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Fat Cells Slim Up, But Don’t Ship Out
Weight loss will shrink fat cells, but it won't cut your number of fat cells, scientists note in the journal Nature.
Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
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ACE Inhibitors May Help in Weight Loss
Some popular blood pressure medications may help you lose weight and body fat, according to a study done in mice.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Taranabant May Help Dieters Lose Weight
The experimental weight loss drug taranabant helped dieters shed an average of 14.5 pounds over the course of one year, a study shows.
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:33:22 EST
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Belly Fat in Midlife, Dementia Later?
Having a fat belly at midlife increases the risk of getting dementia in your later years, according to a new study.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Counseling Helps Maintain Weight Loss
Researchers found that personal and online support are helpful in keeping weight off following successful weight loss.
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Beating Belly Bulge With Drugs?
U.K. scientists are developing drugs that stop the belly from bulging to make room for food; the drugs target two proteins in the stomach wall.
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Obesity's Roots May Be in the Brain
Obesity isn't just about eating; it may also have roots in brain development, according to new research on obesity in lab tests of rats.
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST
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Pick up Weights to Take Off Pounds
Strengthening muscles helps shed extra fat and revs up metabolism, say Boston Univ. scientists studying muscular mice.
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST
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10 Ways to Move Beyond a Weight Loss Plateau
Experts share tips on how to get your weight loss program back on track.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST
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10 Motivational Tips to Keep You Healthy
Experts explain how small steps can help you stay on track to meet your diet and exercise goals.
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST
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