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Obesity Health Articles

What medical breakthroughs will happen in 09?

December 28, 2008
Experts say that research done in 2008 will dramatically change the way many health conditions are treated in 2009. In this article from CBS News, health editor Frances Largeman Roth discusses the medical breakthroughs that are likely to change the way patients and doctors address obesity, breast and colon cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and even aging skin care. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Obesity and Acid Reflux
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...that patients consider their weight in their overall health processes.  Obesity is, at the... Read more »

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Teach your Kids Healthy Habits Now!
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...innovative ideas. Do not prohibit all sweets and unhealthy favorite snacks from children's... Read more »

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

...future of the world depends on our children. Their health is important. Obese children are not... Read more »

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

...shows that normal weight is more beneficial for one's health.  Scientists at the German... Read more »

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Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

The United States is becoming unhealthier:  The rates of obesity, diabetes and metabolic... Read more »

Health Guide

The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity
...General Hospital Psychiatry, March/April 2008, and completed by the Division of Adult and Community Health in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, indicates that people with anxiety... Read more »
How to Use This Site
...resources available on this serious challenge. We can help you take the steps needed to protect your health and move on with your life. We’ve designed MyObesityConnection around three... Read more »
Obesity
...Definition Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is considered healthy. There are many ways to determine if a person is obese, but experts believe that... Read more »
Meet Dr. Patrika Tsai
...on childhood obesity. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Master’s degree in Public Health from Harvard University. She obtained her medical degree from the University of... Read more »
Morbid obesity
...reduction program is difficult and requires much support from family members and friends. Call your health care provider if Contact your health care provider if you or your child appear... Read more »

Medications

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...Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity,... Read more »

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...Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity,... Read more »

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...Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity,... Read more »

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...1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Read more »

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...1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Read more »

Related News

Obese Feel Social Discrimination
June 27, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) When obese people hear they need to exercise and eat a healthier diet, it may be doing more harm than good. Researchers from... Read summary »

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 »

Dads' Parenting Styles Linked to Childhood Obesity
May 14, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The way fathers parent may determine whether their child becomes overweight or obese. A new Australian study looked at about... 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 »

Mother's Diet Impacts Fetal Health
January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moms to be may have more reason to stick to a healthy diet while they're pregnant. New research indicates a developing baby's... Read summary »