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 American Obesity Association (AOA)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 ObesityArticles 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)Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO)
 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 ObesityBack Pain and Obesity
 Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
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CDC Overweight and ObesityCDC Overweight and Obesity
 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 SocietyCenter on an Aging Society
 At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.
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Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for ParentsChildhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents
 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 HalfCut Me In Half
 Provides information and encouragement for overweight and obese men. Also includes tools, recipes, workout regimens and success stories.
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Danas HymnDanas 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 gastric bypass surgery.
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Donald B. Brown Research Chair on ObesityDonald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
 A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
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eMedicine HealtheMedicine Health
 Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
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Excessive AppetiteExcessive Appetite
 A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
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FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity ProblemFDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem
 Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer.
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First Federal Obesity Clinical GuidelinesFirst Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines
 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 ObesityGenetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity
 Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
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HealthLink MCWHealthLink MCW
 An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
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How Much Do You Know About Obesity?How Much Do You Know About Obesity?
 Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
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Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity TreatmentHuman Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
 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 ObesityInternational Journal of Obesity
 The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
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KidSource Online: Childhood ObesityKidSource Online: Childhood Obesity
 An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
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MedlinePlus: : ObesityMedlinePlus: : Obesity
 Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
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Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
 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 ObesityNAASO: 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.
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National Obesity ForumNational Obesity Forum
 Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
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NSW Health: Child ObesityNSW Health: Child Obesity
 The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.
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Obesidad.netObesidad.net
 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 AdipokinesObesity - Gut Hormones Neuropeptides and Adipokines
 Factors involved in its causation and brief description of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and its pathophysiology.
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Obesity Action CoalitionObesity Action Coalition
 Education, advocacy and support.
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Obesity FocusedObesity Focused
 Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
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Obesity In AmericaObesity 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.
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Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder?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.
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Obesity TutorialObesity Tutorial
 Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.
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Obesity WeekObesity Week
 News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
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Obesity-diet.comObesity-diet.com
 European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
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Obetech, LLCObetech, LLC
 A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
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The Oral HCG Research ClinicThe Oral HCG Research Clinic
 Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina.
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Overweight TeenOverweight Teen
 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 : ObesityPatient Resources : Obesity
 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 ChildrenPediatric 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.
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PlanktonitisPlanktonitis
 Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
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101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat
 One woman's growing list of reasons she wants to lose weight.
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Understanding Adult ObesityUnderstanding Adult Obesity
 An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
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Weight Loss, Dieting and ObesityWeight 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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World ObesityWorld Obesity
 Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
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Study finds commercialism harms Britain's kidsStudy finds commercialism harms Britain's kids
 Increasing obesity due to increase in commercials. Article by Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor. [RSS] (November 12, 2007)
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Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less FatLow Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat
 Short periods of mechanical vibration appear to reduce obesity in mice. [NY Times] (October 30, 2007)
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Eating FrenchEating 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] (October 25, 2007)
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Born lucky: Scientists discover ‘skinny’ geneBorn lucky: Scientists discover ‘skinny’ gene
 In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll. (September 4, 2007)
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Does plastic make us fat?Does plastic make us fat?
 Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans. (July 16, 2007)
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Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is FoundWay to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found
 Shrinks fat deposits by 40 percent to 50 percent within two weeks. By Rob Stein Washing Post Staff Writer. (July 2, 2007)
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Scientists Find Gene Linked to 70% Increase in Risk of ObesityScientists Find Gene Linked to 70% Increase in Risk of Obesity
 The AA version of the FTO gene is most likely to cause obesity. Article in the Bloomberg.com by Frances Schwartzkopff. (April 12, 2007)
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Professor Fights against PlasticProfessor Fights against Plastic
 Vom Saal says obesity linked to chemical. Article by Jacob Luecke of the Trubine's staff. (March 4, 2007)
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Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gainOverproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gain
 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)
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