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A weblog dedicated to one woman's efforts to yet again lose weight.
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Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
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Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
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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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Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
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In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll.
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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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At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.
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Learn about the causes and risks. Includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise.
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Provides information and encouragement for overweight and obese men. Also includes tools, recipes, workout regimens and success stories.
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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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Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans.
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A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
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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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A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
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Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer.
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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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Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
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An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
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Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
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A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
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The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
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An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
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Short periods of mechanical vibration appear to reduce obesity in mice. [NY Times]
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Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
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General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
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An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
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The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.
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Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
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Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
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Factors involved in its causation and brief description of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and its pathophysiology.
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Education, advocacy and support.
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News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.
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Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
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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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Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.
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News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
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European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
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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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A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
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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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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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The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.
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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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Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
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Vom Saal says obesity linked to chemical. Article by Jacob Luecke of the Trubine's staff.
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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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Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources.
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Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina.
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An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
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Shrinks fat deposits by 40 percent to 50 percent within two weeks. By Rob Stein Washing Post Staff Writer.
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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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Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
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Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
