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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Cause Of Obesity

Obesity linked to common virus

October 03, 2008
Scientists say a virus responsible for the common cold may play a role in obesity. In a recent study, researchers exposed healthy stem cells to the adenovirus 36. After one week, the healthy cells had changed into human fat cells. Experts say they are unsure how the virus may cause obesity in humans, but they stress that an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise is still the leading cause of weight gain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Obesity and Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

As a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for... Read more »

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Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Childhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart... Read more »

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Obesity and Race in the United States
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...there is an alarming disparity in the U.S. is the obesity epidemic, especially among women.  ... Read more »

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Sleep Duration and Obesity Linked
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...possible to assess whether shortness of sleep is a cause of obesity or vice versa, pointing out... Read more »

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Challenging the Dogma
By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

A leading obesity researcher, G. A. Bray, has written his analysis of Gary Taubes's book Good... Read more »

Health Guide

The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...anxiety, this study did not show a gender difference. Is Obesity a Cause of Anxiety or Is Anxiety a Cause of Obesity Gregory Simon, M.D. MPH, was one of the lead researchers in the July... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to MyObesityConnection.com. Deciding to take charge of your life and get fit can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. That’s normal. And that’s why we have compiled... Read more »
Morbid obesity
... Family history Were any other family members excessively heavy?Was a disorder diagnosed as a cause of obesity in any other family member? Dietary history (complete history of eating... Read more »
Carbohydrates
...Effects Excessive carbohydrates can cause an increase in the total caloric intake, causing obesity. Deficient carbohydrates can cause a lack of calories (malnutrition), or excessive... Read more »
Causes of Obesity: Biological and Medical Causes
...ObesityA number of medical conditions may contribute to being overweight, but rarely are they a primary cause of obesity.Hypothyroidism is sometimes associated with weight gain. But,patients with... Read more »

Medications

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...off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes,... Read more »

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...off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes,... Read more »

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...off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes,... Read more »

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...along with a low-calorie diet to help people with obesity lose weight. Reducing excess... Read more »

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...diet as an aid to help significantly overweight (obese) people lose weight. It should only be... Read more »

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Treating Obesity as an Addiction?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Using a drug designed to fight drug addiction may be helpful in combating obesity. Vigabatrin, a drug designed as a potential... Read summary »

Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS
April 10, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Packing on the pounds ? especially around the waistline ? could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome... Read summary »

Fat Causing Diseases
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Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
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Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
May 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It was once thought that obesity itself was the cause of metabolic syndrome. But now, new research indicates overeating, and... Read summary »