| Danas_Hymn 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 g |
| Donald_B__Brown_Research_Chair_on_Obesity A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity. |
| eMedicine_Health Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity. |
| Excessive_Appetite A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals. |
| FDA_Plan_to_Confront_Nation\'s_Obesity_Problem Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer. |
| First_Federal_Obesity_Clinical_Guidelines Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in s reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies. |
| Genetics_of_Food_Intake,_Body_Weight_and_Obesity Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight. |
| HealthLink_MCW An article about the health problems related to severe obesity. |
| The_Hormone_Foundation Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources. |
| How_Much_Do_You_Know_About_Obesity? Testing knowledge with true or false quiz. |
| Human_Choriogonadotropin__and_Obesity_Treatment A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results. |
| International_Congress_on_Obesity A conference geared towards all colleagues in the field of obesity and related disorders. The event is held every four years. |
| International_Journal_of_Obesity The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight. |
| KidSource_Online__Childhood_Obesity An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention. |
| Lose_Weight_Gain_Health From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight. |
| Michael_D__Myers_M_D__Inc_ General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments. |
| NAASO__The_North_American_Association_for_the_Study_of_Obesity An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity. |
| National_Obesity_Forum Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity. |
| NSW_Health__Child_Obesity The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people. |
| Obesidad_net Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum. |
| Obesity Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care. |
| Obesity_-_Gut_Hormones_Neuropeptides_and_Adipokines Factors involved in its causation and brief description of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and its pathophysiology. |
| Obesity_Action_Coalition Education, advocacy and support. |
| Obesity_Canada_Care Promote the health and quality of life through service, education, research, prevention and advocacy. |
| Obesity_Factor News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources. |
| Obesity_Focused Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications. |
| Obesity_In_America 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. |
| Obesity__Is_it_an_Eating_Disorder? 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. |
| Obesity_Tutorial Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it. |
| Obesity_Week News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity. |
| Obesity-diet_com European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public. |
| Obetech,_LLC A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection. |
| The_Oral_HCG_Research_Clinic Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina. |
| Overweight_Teen Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them. |
| Patient_Resources___Obesity The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity. |
| Pediatric_Obesity--Helping_Parents_Raise_Healthy_Children 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. |
| Planktonitis Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge. |
| The_Science_of_Obesity_and_Weight_Control A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter. |
| Understanding__Obesity An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading. |
| Weight_Loss,_Dieting_and_Obesity 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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