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Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
obesity.chair.ulaval.ca
A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity
arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu
Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
National Obesity Forum
nationalobesityforum.org.uk
Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
Does plastic make us fat?
salon.com
Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans. (July 16, 2007)
Obesity In America
obesityinamerica.org
The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation have developed a handbook with information about obesity’s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it.
Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity
dietwords.com
Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.
Planktonitis
planktonitis.com
Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
Eating French
independent.com
Psychologist considers why the French are thin, despite their diet. Concludes it is the environment in which the food is consumed. [The Santa Barbara Independent] (October 25, 2007)
CDC Overweight and Obesity
cdc.gov
This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand that obesity is a serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it.
Obesity Action Coalition
obesityaction.org
Education, advocacy and support.
American Obesity Association (AOA)
obesity.org
Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
World Obesity
wellingtongrey.net
Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
Obesity Week
obesityweek.org
News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity
kidsource.com
An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat
nytimes.com
Short periods of mechanical vibration appear to reduce obesity in mice. [NY Times] (October 30, 2007)
Articles on Obesity
web4health.info
Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
Scientists Find Gene Linked to 70% Increase in Risk of Obesity
bloomberg.com
The AA version of the FTO gene is most likely to cause obesity. Article in the Bloomberg.com by Frances Schwartzkopff. (April 12, 2007)
The Oral HCG Research Clinic
hcgobesity.info
Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina.
Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
weight.com
General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
MedlinePlus: : Obesity
nlm.nih.gov
Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
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