It's hard to believe that we live in such a super specialized society, that there are actually different types of obesity to characterize. Isn't fat just fat? Well, the quick answer to that question is- not really.
Different people have different body types. Similarly, different people can become obese in unique ways. How one person stores his or her excess fat may be different from how another does. It used to be that being heavy was uniformly deleterious to ones health. It is true, given a...
There are several bariatric surgery procedures, commonly known as weight-loss surgery, which are performed to treat morbid obesity. Two... Read more »
Sleep apnea is often present in people with a certain body type, those with short, thick necks. A propensity for obesity is also often... Read more »
Diabetes is not one disease and different types of diabetes have been identified in the scientific community and discussed in the media. I... Read more »
I recently received an e-mail inquiring about "type 3 diabetes." The writer stated "It's very confusing! People are now mistaking type... Read more »
We often blame our parents for the problems we face whether it is how they raised us or what genes they passed along to us. As the U.S.... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Hubert Chen, MD, Associate Director of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc. and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home Care A combination of calorie restriction and exercise (when adhered to) appears to be more effective rather than either one alone.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and Psychosocial TreatmentsEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult)... Read more »
Sexuality is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon that incorporates biologic, psychologic, interpersonal, and behavioral dimensions. It is... Read more »
Drugmaker Genaera has begun a clinical trial for a new obesity med. The med, trodusquemine, is designed to aid weight loss by regulating insulin and... Read more »
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