The Effect Of Obesity
Clinical trial: Combo med's effects on obese hypertension patients
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...compared to those at normal weight. Furthermore, the effects of obesity may have a negative... Read more »
The Obesity Epidemic: Not Just Bad for Your Waistline
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert...high blood pressure and diabetes. More indirect effects of obesity are never accounted for in... Read more »
Mom, Dad, and Spinach
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert...importance of the environment versus genetics in the obesity epidemic. Some genes have been... Read more »
Rimonabant: Miracle Drug for Obesity?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...and anxiety. For weight control, and therefore its effects on obesity and incidence of... Read more »
High Blood Pressure in Children
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...Nevertheless, high blood pressure exerts its deadly effects on the heart and other blood vessels... Read more »
Health Guide
Obesity Related Complications
...not clear. [See In-Depth Report #13, Heart failure.]Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels and Lipid Levels. The effect of obesity on cholesterol levels is complex. Although obesity does not appear to be... Read more »Obesity Risks & Risk Factors
...lower risk for obesity, but prolonged breastfeeding had no effect. Nevertheless, given the healthful effects of breast feeding and the possibility that it may have even a slight impact on... Read more »Heart Health and the Environment
...discarded, fragments into pieces that are commonly ingested by marine and bird life, often yielding toxic effects. In contrast, foods prepared at home provide more opportunities for recycling,... Read more »Desoxyn
...can be prescribed “off label” for adults. Side Effects Desoxyn can increase blood pressure and may cause tachycardia and heart palpitations.... Read more »Morbid obesity
...dietary and exercise regimen may also be prescribed. Medical history questions documenting morbid obesity in detail may include: Family history Were any other family members... Read more »Images
Medications
...medication. To decrease the chance of unpleasant side effects, it is very important that no more... Read more »
...medication. To decrease the chance of unpleasant side effects, it is very important that no more... Read more »
...the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. The dosage is based on your medical... Read more »
...along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight. Reducing excess... Read more »
...ZOLMITRIPTAN - ORAL Pronounced: (zol-meh-TRIP-tan) Side Effects Tingling/numbness, nausea,... Read more »
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Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
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Less Activity = Fatter Kids
March 26, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It stands to reason kids who get less exercise are at risk for obesity. But because many of these kids also tank up on junk... Read summary »
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