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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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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.

Articles on Obesity - Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.
Meta Description: [ obesity and overweight : List of articles on obesity giving advice, info and help for obesity. ]

Back Pain and Obesity - Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.
Meta Description: [ Being overweight or obese can significantly contribute to symptoms associated with back pain. ]

Be Wise Keep Healthy - Management and behavior modification.

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.
Meta Description: [ Overweight and Obesity, Trends, Contributing Factors, Health Consequences, Economic Consequences, State-Based Programs, Recommendations ]

Center on an Aging Society - At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected.

Childhood Obesity - Causes and complications. Alternative medicine and home made remedies.
Meta Description: [ find out more about overeating and overweight problems in children. ]

404 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.
Meta Description: [ Disscussion about living with obesity, obese spouse or loved one. Nutritionally challanged author and doctor, James Rosser discusses dealing with obesity, weight loss, weight gain, dieting, nutrition, dietetics and health including gastric bypass surgery. Living with less of me: A Surgeon's St... ]

Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity - A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.
Meta Description: [ Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity A Laval University center dedicated to Research, Communication and Education on Obesity; Chaire de recherche sur l'obésité ]

eMedicine Health - Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.
Meta Description: [ Obesity means accumulation of excess body fat. Obesity is considered a chronic (long-term) disease, like high blood pressure or diabetes. As such, it usually requires long-term treatment to successfully lose ... ]

Excessive Appetite - A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.
Meta Description: [ This web site contains practical information that will help overweight individuals achieve good long-term outcome - freedom from dependence on food and weight loss programs. ]

FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem - Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer.
Meta Description: [ FDA Proposes Action Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem ]

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.

Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity - Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight.

Health Link MCW - An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity.
Meta Description: [ Researchers searched the entire human genome and have zeroed in on a small area on chromosome-3 that harbors genes that could be responsible for several obesity-related traits. ]

HealthLink MCW - An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.
Meta Description: [ Severely obese people are approximately six times more likely to develop heart disease, and 10 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes). Obesity also causes respiratory problems, low back pain and arthritis. ]

404 How Much Do You Know About Obesity? - Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.

Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment - A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.

International Journal of Obesity - The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.
Meta Description: [ International Journal of Obesity is a monthly, multi-disciplinary forum for papers describing basic, clinical and applied studies in biochemistry, genetics and nutrition, together with molecular, metabolic, psychological and epidemiological aspects of obesity and related disorders ]

Is Virus Making You Fat? - Doctor: Virus Has 80 Percent Chance Of Making Animals Fat. Results of study on animals and 500 people. WESH:IBS

KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity - An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Between 5-25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese. ]

Lose Weight Gain Health - From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight.

Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc. - General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.
Meta Description: [ Objective medical information on obesity and eating disorder by a physician specialist with information on causes, complications, psycho-social issues, medical and surgical treatments. ]

NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity - An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.

National Obesity Forum - Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.

NSW Health: Child Obesity - The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.

Obesidad.net - Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.

Obesity - Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.

Obesity Action Coalition - Education, advocacy and support.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Obesity Action Coalition is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. ]

Obesity Canada Care - Promote the health and quality of life through service, education, research, prevention and advocacy.
Meta Description: [ Obesity Care Canada is a non-profit volunteer organization for individuals challenged by excess body weight. ]

Obesity Factor - News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.

Obesity Focused - Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.
Meta Description: [ Obesity statistics for American men, women and children are alarming. A surprising percentage of Americans are overweight. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation provide the latest data, analysis and research on the obesity epidemic, weight loss, related diseases. ]

Obesity Support - Non judgemental UK based support site set up for overweight people, their friends and families. Includes nutritional advice, exercise, diets, and medical issues.

Obesity Tutorial - Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.

Obesity Week - News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.
Meta Description: [ Latest news and commentary on the global obesity crisis. ]

Obesity-diet.com - European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.
Meta Description: [ Obesity-diet.com is a European-based, professional website dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public. It is run by specialists from a scientific organization ACRON ]

Obesity: Is it an Eating Disorder? - FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.

Obetech, LLC - A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection.

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.
Meta Description: [ A new study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center 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. ]

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.

Overweight? Now Blame It On A Virus - Virus-weight connection. [The Times of India]

Patient Resources : Obesity - The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.

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.
Meta Description: [ DrJohnLaPuma.com and CHEF Clinic ]

Planktonitis - Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.

Rochester Center for Obesity Research - Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address Obesity - Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.

The Complexity of Obesity - Discussion of the health, holistic, and other features of this disorder provided by Inner Self magazine.
Meta Description: [ Fat is beautiful, along with every other shape, size or form. The oldest depiction of divinity on earth is the Goddess of Willendorf, a large-breasted, large-bellied clay Mother figure 30,000 years old, ]

404 The Hormone Foundation - Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources.

404 The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust - Prevention and management of obesity. Help information line, articles and events.

The Science of Obesity and Weight Control - A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter.

Understanding Adult Obesity - An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.

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.
Meta Description: [ This weight loss, dieting and obesity site takes a multidisciplinary approach. Diet myths, the health risks, advice, pros and cons of diet and exercise, diet pills and weight loss surgery, hypnosis and oxygen therapy are all discussed. Diet book reviews and updates on recent obesity research are ... ]

WLS Help - Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery