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101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat -
One woman's growing list of reasons she wants to lose weight.
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American Obesity Association (AOA) -
Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
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Articles on Obesity -
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
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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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Back Pain and Obesity - http://www.asso.org.au/
Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
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Born lucky: Scientists discover ?skinny? gene - http://www.asso.org.au/
In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll.
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CDC Overweight and Obesity - http://www.asso.org.au/
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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Center on an Aging Society - http://www.asso.org.au/
At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.
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Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents - http://www.asso.org.au/
Learn about the causes and risks. Includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise.
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Cut Me In Half - http://www.asso.org.au/
Provides information and encouragement for overweight and obese men. Also includes tools, recipes, workout regimens and success stories.
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Danas Hymn - http://www.asso.org.au/
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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Does plastic make us fat? - http://www.asso.org.au/
Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans.
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Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity - http://www.asso.org.au/
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
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Eating French - http://www.asso.org.au/
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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eMedicine Health - http://www.asso.org.au/
Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
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Excessive Appetite - http://www.asso.org.au/
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
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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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First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
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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Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
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HealthLink MCW - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
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How Much Do You Know About Obesity? - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
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Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
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International Journal of Obesity - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
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KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity - http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
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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]
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MedlinePlus: : Obesity - http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/health/research/30bone.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin
Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
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Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc. - http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/health/research/30bone.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
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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.
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National Obesity Forum - http://www.naaso.org
Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
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NSW Health: Child Obesity - http://www.naaso.org
The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.
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Obesidad.net - http://www.naaso.org
Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
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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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Obesity Action Coalition - http://www.adipocyte.co.uk
Education, advocacy and support.
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Obesity Focused - http://www.adipocyte.co.uk
Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
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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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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 Week - http://www.obesityweek.org/
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
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Obesity-diet.com - http://www.obesityweek.org/
European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
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Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder? - http://www.obesityweek.org/
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.
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Obetech, LLC - http://www.obesityweek.org/
A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
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Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gain - http://www.obesityweek.org/
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.
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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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Patient Resources : Obesity - http://www.overweightteen.com
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.
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Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children - http://www.overweightteen.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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Planktonitis - http://www.overweightteen.com
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
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Professor Fights against Plastic - http://www.overweightteen.com
Vom Saal says obesity linked to chemical. Article by Jacob Luecke of the Trubine's staff.
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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.
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Study finds commercialism harms Britain's kids - http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=ajnru6uXI0lQ&refer=canada
Increasing obesity due to increase in commercials. Article by Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor. [RSS]
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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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Understanding Adult Obesity - http://www.hcgobesity.info
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
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Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found - http://www.hcgobesity.info
Shrinks fat deposits by 40 percent to 50 percent within two weeks. By Rob Stein Washing Post Staff Writer.
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Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity - http://www.hcgobesity.info
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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World Obesity - http://www.hcgobesity.info
Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
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