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Planktonitis
planktonitis.com
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
MedlinePlus: : Obesity
nlm.nih.gov
Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
Articles on Obesity
web4health.info
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
CDC Overweight and Obesity
cdc.gov
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.
Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children
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.
Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gain
eurekalert.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. (December 1, 2005)
Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
obesity.chair.ulaval.ca
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
Does plastic make us fat?
salon.com
Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans. (July 16, 2007)
Understanding Adult Obesity
win.niddk.nih.gov
An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
Excessive Appetite
alcohol-drug.com
A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
Eating French
independent.com
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] (October 25, 2007)
American Obesity Association (AOA)
obesity.org
Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents
helpguide.org
Learn about the causes and risks. Includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise.
Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity
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.
International Journal of Obesity
nature.com
The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
weight.com
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
indexmedico.com
A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity
kidsource.com
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
Born lucky: Scientists discover ‘skinny’ gene
msnbc.msn.com
In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll. (September 4, 2007)
Danas Hymn
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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For more than 20 minutes, Obama highlighted the stark statistics related to childhood obesity : One in three children in this country is either overweight or ...
Michelle Obama to launch initiative fighting child obesity USA Today
First lady drafts mayors in youth obesity battle Chicago Tribune
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