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- ANOREXIA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- WEIGHT LOSS (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
- Weight Loss (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Weight Gain (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
- Anorexia (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Weight Loss (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Diarrhea – Chronic, No Blood or Weight Loss (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- Diarrhea – Chronic, with Weight Loss (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
- ANOREXIA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- WEIGHT LOSS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- EPIGASTRIC MASS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- HYPOGASTRIC MASS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Anorexia (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Weight gain, excessive (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Low birth weight (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Weight loss, excessive (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
- Weight Loss (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Weight Gain (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Mediastinal Masses by Predominant Compartment (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)
- Anorexia nervosa (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Anorexia (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Weight gain, excessive (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Low birth weight (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Weight loss, excessive (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
- Anorexia (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Weight Loss (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Mediastinal Mass (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
- Involuntary Weight Loss (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
- Anorexia nervosa (Handbook of Diseases)
- Anorexia (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Weight gain, excessive (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Weight loss, excessive (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
- Growth Deficiency: Weight and Height (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
- Anorexia (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Weight gain, excessive (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Low birth weight (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- Weight loss, excessive (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
- ANOREXIA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- PULSATILE MASS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- WEIGHT LOSS (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Epigastric Mass (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Hypogastric Mass (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
- Mediastinal Mass (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Weight Loss (The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
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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.
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.
BMI is an often-discussed topic today. Learn the basics about this tool doctors use to measure obesity.
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.
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.
Weight loss surgery is a major decision, and there are several options available – which surgery is right for you?
For obese people who meet specific qualifications, surgery can provide a solution to weight loss troubles. Learn what role these procedures can play in improving your health.
Low-fat vs. low-carb. The battle lines are drawn. But which is the best diet for losing weight? Learn how to tell one diet from another and how to cut through the hype.
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.
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.
There is no question about it: dietary supplements are a booming trend. Hundreds of products are currently on the market, each promising more energy, a leaner body, increased mental alertness or even better sexual performance. But the FDA does not regulate these products and while most supplements are harmless, some can be dangerous if misused. Our panel of experts will discuss what you should know about the risks involved in taking these supposed health boosters.
There are people who know the nutritional value of foods and follow dietary recommendations to a tee. Others are clueless. Which camp are you in?
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis -- together known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD -- affect as many as a million Americans. Just what are these conditions? What are their causes? How are they treated? For answers to these questions and more, watch this special Webcast brought to you exclusively by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
Running is a great exercise, no matter what your age. But before you start, watch some simple stretching exercises that can help keep you pain free and running for a long time.
Nearly half of all patients treated for epilepsy find it hard to take their medications as directed. Learn what steps you can take to stick with treatment and keep seizures under control.
Colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, typically strikes African-American men and women at a younger age. Learn what you need to know about early screening and preventing the disease.
Diarrhea is a well-known side-effect of certain chemotherapies, and while for some patients it's a minor nuisance, for others it may become a life-threatening problem. Fortunately, diarrhea can be controlled with conventional treatments as well as newer hormonal drugs, so it's important for patients to let their doctors know about the problem right away. Tune in as experts discuss the options.
Weight loss surgery can provide health benefits to those who qualify. It's important to learn the different advantages and disadvantages associated with each type.
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.
Are you lifting too much weight when you work out? Are you doing enough reps, at the right speed? Weight training is a subtle skill and the more you are able to optimize each session the better off you'll be. Our panel of experts will help you keep yourself -- and your body -- on the right track.
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?
So-called low carb diets are becoming more and more popular in the quest to fight the battle of the bulge. But how effective are these diets, and more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the pros and cons of this controversial weight-loss method.
People with HIV can experience many changes in their bodies. Listen to experts explain why people with HIV lose body weight and muscle mass and what they can do to gain it back.
For many people, losing weight is a lifelong battle.
For people who are overweight, losing those extra pounds is more than a cosmetic issue. It may just be a lifesaver.
If you want to reach a healthy weight, it's important to plan a strategy and commit to it.
Knowing how to cope with cravings can help you stay on the weight loss wagon.