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780 Listings - DR (10/10)780 Listings - DR (10/10) 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.
On Target - DR (10/10)On Target - DR (10/10) 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.
99 Listings - DR (10/10)99 Listings - DR (10/10) 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.
3,603 Listings - DR (10/10)3,603 Listings - DR (10/10) Born lucky: Scientists discover ‘skinny’ gene - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20535978/
In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll.
14 Listings - DR (10/10)14 Listings - DR (10/10) Scientists Find Gene Linked to 70% Increase in Risk of Obesity - http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=ajnru6uXI0lQ&refer=canada
The AA version of the FTO gene is most likely to cause obesity. Article in the Bloomberg.com by Frances Schwartzkopff.
On Target - DR (10/10)On Target - DR (10/10) 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]
26 Listings - DR (8/10)26 Listings - DR (8/10) 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.
On Target - DR (8/10)On Target - DR (8/10) Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder? - http://www.anred.com/obese.html
FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.
1,210 Listings - DR (8/10)1,210 Listings - DR (8/10) Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat - http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/health/research/30bone.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin
Short periods of mechanical vibration appear to reduce obesity in mice. [NY Times]
420 Listings - DR (8/10)420 Listings - DR (8/10) 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.
6,292 Listings - DR (7/10)6,292 Listings - DR (7/10) 101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat - http://101reasonsihatebeingfat.blogspot.com/
One woman's growing list of reasons she wants to lose weight.
42 Listings - DR (7/10)42 Listings - DR (7/10) 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.
865 Listings - DR (7/10)865 Listings - DR (7/10) 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.
378 Listings - DR (7/10)378 Listings - DR (7/10) 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.
338 Listings - DR (7/10)338 Listings - DR (7/10) 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.
On Target - DR (6/10)On Target - DR (6/10) 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.
1,268 Listings - DR (6/10)1,268 Listings - DR (6/10) How Much Do You Know About Obesity? - http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/includes/obeseqiz.html
Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
On Target - DR (6/10)On Target - DR (6/10) 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.
7 Listings - DR (6/10)7 Listings - DR (6/10) Back Pain and Obesity - http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2317.html
Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
On Target - DR (6/10)On Target - DR (6/10) 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.
On Target - DR (6/10)On Target - DR (6/10) 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.
549 Listings - DR (6/10)549 Listings - DR (6/10) Study finds commercialism harms Britain's kids - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/12/10/nkids110.xml
Increasing obesity due to increase in commercials. Article by Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor.
460 Listings - DR (6/10)460 Listings - DR (6/10) 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.
235 Listings - DR (6/10)235 Listings - DR (6/10) HealthLink MCW - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/984434798.html
An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
On Target - DR (5/10)On Target - DR (5/10) 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.
396 Listings - DR (5/10)396 Listings - DR (5/10) 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.
On Target - DR (5/10)On Target - DR (5/10) 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.
On Target - DR (5/10)On Target - DR (5/10) Planktonitis - http://www.planktonitis.com
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
14 Listings - DR (5/10)14 Listings - DR (5/10) 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.
363 Listings - DR (5/10)363 Listings - DR (5/10) 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.
On Target - DR (4/10)On Target - DR (4/10) NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity - http://www.naaso.org
An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
On Target - DR (4/10)On Target - DR (4/10) Obesity-diet.com - http://www2.obesity-diet.com/index.php?ids=zThaaLucARkeCDRPRjzo&ide=2
European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
On Target - DR (4/10)On Target - DR (4/10) Obesity Week - http://www.obesityweek.org/
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
7 Listings - DR (4/10)7 Listings - DR (4/10) Excessive Appetite - http://www.alcohol-drug.com/obesity.htm
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
870 Listings - DR (3/10)870 Listings - DR (3/10) MedlinePlus: : Obesity - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003101.htm
Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
On Target - DR (3/10)On Target - DR (3/10) 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.
On Target - DR (2/10)On Target - DR (2/10) 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.
6 Listings - DR (2/10)6 Listings - DR (2/10) Articles on Obesity - http://web4health.info/en/answers/life-obesity-menu.htm
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
408 Listings - DR (2/10)408 Listings - DR (2/10) 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.
43 Listings - DR (2/10)43 Listings - DR (2/10) 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.
30 Listings - DR (0/10)30 Listings - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) Professor Fights against Plastic - http://www.columbiatribune.com/2007/Mar/20070304News009.asp
Vom Saal says obesity linked to chemical. Article by Jacob Luecke of the Trubine's staff.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) World Obesity - http://www.wellingtongrey.net/miscellanea/archive/2007-05-06--world-fatness.html
Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) Obetech, LLC - http://www.obesityvirus.com/
A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
200 Listings - DR (0/10)200 Listings - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) Obesity Action Coalition - http://www.obesityaction.org
Education, advocacy and support.
71 Listings - DR (0/10)71 Listings - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) Obesity Focused - http://www.obesityfocused.com
Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) 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.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) The Oral HCG Research Clinic - http://www.hcgobesity.info
Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina.
On Target - DR (0/10)On Target - DR (0/10) 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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