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    American Obesity Association (AOA)
    Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.
    http://www.obesity.org/

    Articles on Obesity
    Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
    http://web4health.info/en/answers/life-obesity-menu.htm

    Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO)
    A scientific organisation of medical practitioners, dietitians, scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research with members throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Region.
    http://www.asso.org.au/

    Back Pain and Obesity
    Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
    http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2317.html

    CDC Overweight and Obesity
    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.
    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm

    Center on an Aging Society
    At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.
    http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety/pubhtml/obesity2/obesity2.html

    Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents
    Learn about the causes and risks. Includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise.
    http://www.helpguide.org/mental/childhood_obesity.htm

    Danas Hymn
    Discussion about living with obesity, an obese spouse or loved one. James "Butch" Rosser discusses dealing with obesity, weight loss, weight gain, dieting, nutrition, dietetics and health including gastric bypass surgery.
    http://www.danashymn.com

    Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity
    A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
    http://www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca/

    eMedicine Health
    Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
    http://www.emedicinehealth.com/medication_in_the_treatment_of_obesity/article_em.htm

    Excessive Appetite
    A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
    http://www.alcohol-drug.com/obesity.htm

    First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines
    Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies.
    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/new/press/oberel4f.htm

    Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity
    Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.
    http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/pregastric/fatgenes.html

    How Much Do You Know About Obesity?
    Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.
    http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/assets/UVAHealth/ssi/includes/obeseqiz.html

    Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
    A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.
    http://indexmedico.com/obesity/hcg.htm

    International Journal of Obesity
    The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
    http://www.nature.com/ijo/index.html

    KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity
    An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
    http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/obesity.html

    MedlinePlus: : Obesity
    Definition, illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003101.htm

    Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.
    General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
    http://www.weight.com/

    National Obesity Forum
    Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.
    http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/

    NSW Health: Child Obesity
    The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.
    http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/

    Obesidad.net
    Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.
    http://obesidad.net/english2002/default.htm

    Obesity - Gut Hormones Neuropeptides and Adipokines
    Factors involved in its causation and brief description of diabetes, pre-diabetes, and its pathophysiology.
    http://www.adipocyte.co.uk

    Obesity Action Coalition
    Education, advocacy and support.
    http://www.obesityaction.org

    Obesity In America
    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.
    http://www.obesityinamerica.org/

    Obesity Tutorial
    Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.
    http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/OBESITY/OBESITY.html

    Obesity-diet.com
    European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
    http://www2.obesity-diet.com/index.php?ids=zThaaLucARkeCDRPRjzo&ide=2

    Obetech, LLC
    A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.
    http://www.obesityvirus.com/

    The Oral HCG Research Clinic
    Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina.
    http://www.hcgobesity.info

    Overweight Teen
    Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them.
    http://www.overweightteen.com

    Patient Resources : Obesity
    The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.
    http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Obesity?OpenDocument

    Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children
    Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity.
    http://www.pediatricobesity.com

    Planktonitis
    Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.
    http://www.planktonitis.com

    101 Reasons I Hate Being Fat
    One woman's growing list of reasons she wants to lose weight.
    http://101reasonsihatebeingfat.blogspot.com/

    Understanding Adult Obesity
    An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.
    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm

    Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity
    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.
    http://www.dietwords.com/

    World Obesity
    Graphic illustrates the percentage of the population with body mass index greater then 30. [Wellington Grey]
    http://www.wellingtongrey.net/miscellanea/archive/2007-05-06--world-fatness.html

    Study finds commercialism harms Britain's kids
    Increasing obesity due to increase in commercials. Article by Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor. [RSS] <small>(November 12, 2007)</small>
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1572078/Study-finds-commercialism-harms-Britains-kids.html

    Low Buzz May Give Mice Better Bones and Less Fat
    Short periods of mechanical vibration appear to reduce obesity in mice. [NY Times] <small>(October 30, 2007)</small>
    http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/health/research/30bone.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

    Eating French
    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] <small>(October 25, 2007)</small>
    http://independent.com/news/2007/oct/25/eating-french/

    Born lucky: Scientists discover ‘skinny’ gene
    In a variety of animals, including humans. MSNBC Interactive, written by Linda Carroll. <small>(September 4, 2007)</small>
    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20535978/

    Does plastic make us fat?
    Article written by Andrew Leonard pertaining to environmental chemicals like bisphenol A, and their effects on humans. <small>(July 16, 2007)</small>
    http://www.salon.com/tech/htww/2007/07/16/obesity/

    Way to Shrink, Grow Fat Is Found
    Shrinks fat deposits by 40 percent to 50 percent within two weeks. By Rob Stein Washing Post Staff Writer. <small>(July 2, 2007)</small>
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/01/AR2007070100431.html?hpid=moreheadlines

    Scientists Find Gene Linked to 70% Increase in Risk of Obesity
    The AA version of the FTO gene is most likely to cause obesity. Article in the Bloomberg.com by Frances Schwartzkopff. <small>(April 12, 2007)</small>
    http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=ajnru6uXI0lQ&refer=canada

    Overproducing leptin receptors in fat cells may be key to halting weight gain
    Study by researchers suggests that when fat cells increase in size, as they do during the development of obesity, the cells progressively lose receptors for the hormone leptin, a powerful stimulus for fat burning. <small>(December 1, 2005)</small>
    http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-12/usmc-olr113005.php

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