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International Journal of Obesity - http://www.nature.com/ijo/index.html
The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight. |
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CDC Overweight and Obesity - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm
This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand that obesity is a serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it. |
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American Obesity Association (AOA) - http://www.obesity.org/
Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments. |
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Understanding Adult Obesity - http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading. |
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Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO) - http://www.asso.org.au/
A scientific organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research with members throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Region. |
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First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/new/press/oberel4f.htm
Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies. |
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MedlinePlus: : Obesity - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003101.htm
Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care. |
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National Obesity Forum - http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/
Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity. |
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Obesity Action Coalition - http://www.obesityaction.org
Education, advocacy and support. |
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Center on an Aging Society - http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety/pubhtml/obesity2/obesity2.html
At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected. |
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NSW Health: Child Obesity - http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/
The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people. |
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Obesity Tutorial - http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/OBESITY/OBESITY.html
Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it. |
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Obesity In America - http://www.obesityinamerica.org/
The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation have developed a handbook with information about obesity’s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it. |
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Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc. - http://www.weight.com/
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments. |
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FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer. |
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101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat - http://101reasonsihatebeingfat.blogspot.com/
One woman's growing list of reasons she wants to lose weight. |
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KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity - http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/obesity.html
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention. |
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Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents - http://www.helpguide.org/mental/childhood_obesity.htm
Learn about the causes and risks. Includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise. |
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Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity - http://www.dietwords.com/
Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis. |
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Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity - http://www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca/
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity. |
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Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity - http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/pregastric/fatgenes.html
Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight. |
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Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children - http://www.pediatricobesity.com
Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity. |
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Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/01/AR2007070100431.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Shrinks fat deposits by 40 percent to 50 percent within two weeks. By Rob Stein Washing Post Staff Writer. |
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Overweight Teen - http://www.overweightteen.com
Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them. |
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eMedicine Health - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/medication_in_the_treatment_of_obesity/article_em.htm
Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity. |
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Articles on Obesity - http://web4health.info/en/answers/life-obesity-menu.htm
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention. |
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Does plastic make us fat? - http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2007/07/16/obesity/
Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans. |
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Obetech, LLC - http://www.obesityvirus.com/
A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection. |
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Study finds commercialism harms Britain's kids - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1572078/Study-finds-commercialism-harms-Britain%27s-kids.html
Increasing obesity due to increase in commercials. Article by Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor. [RSS] |
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Obesidad.net - http://obesidad.net/english2002/default.htm
Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum. |
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Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment - http://indexmedico.com/obesity/hcg.htm
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results. |
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Danas Hymn - http://www.danashymn.com
Discussion about living with obesity, an obese spouse or loved one. James "Butch" Rosser discusses dealing with obesity, weight loss, weight gain, dieting, nutrition, dietetics and health including gastric bypass surgery. |
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Patient Resources : Obesity - http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Obesity?OpenDocument
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity. |
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The Oral HCG Research Clinic - http://www.hcgobesity.info
Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina. |
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Eating French - http://independent.com/news/2007/oct/25/eating-french/
Psychologist considers why the French are thin, despite their diet. Concludes it is the environment in which the food is consumed. [The Santa Barbara Independent] |
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Excessive Appetite - http://www.alcohol-drug.com/obesity.htm
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals. |
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Cut Me In Half - http://www.cutmeinhalf.com
Provides information and encouragement for overweight and obese men. Also includes tools, recipes, workout regimens and success stories. |
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Obesity - Gut Hormones Neuropeptides and Adipokines - http://www.adipocyte.co.uk
Factors involved in its causation and brief description of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and its pathophysiology. |
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Planktonitis - http://www.planktonitis.com
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge. |
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Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gain - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-12/usmc-olr113005.php
Study by researchers suggests that when fat cells increase in size, as they do during the development of obesity, the cells progressively lose receptors for the hormone leptin, a powerful stimulus for fat burning. |