- Overweight:
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- OBESITY, PATHOLOGIC (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Obesity (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- OBESITY (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Abdominal distention (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Abdominal Distention (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Obesity (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Abdominal distention (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Obesity (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Abdominal distention (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Obesity (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Abdominal distention (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- OBESITY (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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For the 8 million Americans considered morbidly obese, health problems are virtually inevitable. But new procedures are helping people take the weight off and keep it off.
Many obese people are turning to stomach surgery to help them get on the road to a healthier life. Learn about the different procedures doctors are performing for weight loss.
In our weight-conscious culture, fat is usually viewed as the enemy. But fat is an essential part of every healthy diet. The key is keeping it under control -- and distinguishing good fat from bad fat. Join our panel of nutrition experts as they discuss how fat can -- and should -- be a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Making the decision to have weight-loss surgery is not easy. Listen as an individual tells why she decided to have weight-loss surgery and the ways this decision impacted her life.
Preparation for weight loss surgery includes learning about the available types of surgery, selecting a qualified doctor, holding pre-op meetings with the medical team and understanding the recovery process.
Think watching your weight is just a cosmetic concern? Think again. Gaining too much weight can lead to serious health risks, and an estimated 300,000 Americans die every year from obesity-related problems. Tune in for an expert look at the causes and consequences of obesity.
In our weight-conscious culture, fat is usually viewed as the enemy. But fat is an essential part of every healthy diet. The key is keeping it under control -- and distinguishing good fat from bad fat. Join our panel of nutrition experts as they discuss how fat can -- and should -- be a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Kids across the country eat too much and exercise too little. Doctors say that's a formula for weight problems, obesity and future health problems.
Deciding to embark on a plan to lose weight will depend on whether you feel you need to lose a few pounds. But being overweight is more than just tipping the scale. Are you overweight?
Are low-fat diets of little help, as recent headlines say? The news is not so simple. Learn how some fats are still bad for you.
BMI is an often-discussed topic today. Learn the basics about this tool doctors use to measure obesity.
Your risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes is greatly increased if you suffer from a combination of health problems, known as metabolic syndrome. Learn what you can do to fight back.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and how it affects the heart.
Heart disease risk is something you have or don't have. But how do you know? Learn how you can set yourself on the path to a heart healthy life. And say aloha to heart disease.
Too tired to exercise? Craving carbs? You may want to sleep on it. Listen to what experts have to say about the link between sleep problems and your weight.