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Obesity and Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health ExpertAs a nutritionist I am required to tell you that obesity is putting millions at risk for... Read more »
Obese Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertChildhood obesity is on the rise, and along with the obesity comes other problems --- heart... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Challenging the Dogma
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertA leading obesity researcher, G. A. Bray, has written his analysis of Gary Taubes's book Good... Read more »
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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 »Images
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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 »
...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?
August 28, 2008(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
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors know obese patients are at an increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. But... Read summary »
Obese Women Should Not Gain Weight During Pregnancy
October 31, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows obese pregnant women need to stop eating for two. Researchers highlight the need for new guidelines and... Read summary »
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 »
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