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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Negative Effects Of Obesity

The diet-pill dilemma

October 03, 2008
The negative side effects of weight loss meds such as Meridia and Alli are often discussed, says Dr. Sanjay Gupta, but the meds may also offer positive side effects like lower cholesterol and protection against diabetes. In this article from Time, Dr. Gupta discusses whether the positive effects of anti-obesity meds outweigh the negative side effects. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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Obesity may protect joints in rheumatoid arthritis, but at what cost?
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...rheumatoid factor and 4.6 among those who tested negative. There was no statistical difference... Read more »

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Cholesterol Education Month: A Year in Review and What’s to Come
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...attack, stroke and death. Whether these negative effects apply to all man made CTEP inhibitors... Read more »

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Stress, Cortisol, and Your Heart
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...good" hormone serotonin to help combat the negative effects of long term stress.  As an added... Read more »

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Top Rheumatoid Arthritis Stories of 2008
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...metabolic syndrome are increasing and this has a negative impact on those who suffer from... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
...is no evidence that any of these ingredients can produce weight loss, and some may even have harmful effects.Chromium is a common ingredient in many diet supplements (e.g., Xenadrine, Dexatrim,... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Complications
...symptoms. Also, on average, the later the onset of the disease, the milder the social impact. The long-term effects on work and relationships, however, are usually severe and difficult to repair,... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
...fatty acid that increases the risk for cholesterol stones. Recent studies on HRT reporting negative effects on the heart and increased risks for breast cancer are also making this treatment a less... Read more »
Healthy living
...responsibilities include: Educate your children by example and by telling them about the dangerous effects of alcohol. Establish a trusting communication with your children so that... Read more »

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