Weight Loss

Choosing a safe and successful Weight-Loss Program

Almost any of the commercial weight-loss programs can work, but only if they motivate you sufficiently to decrease…    

What is new in obesity research?

Researchers at UC Davis are studying how genes influence the amount of arachidonic acid (a fatty acid important…    

What is the role of Surgery in the treatment of obesity?

The National Institute of Health consensus has suggested the following guidelines for surgery in obese patients:
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Weight Loss Pills

Phentermine

phentermine (the other half of fen/phen) suppresses appetite by causing a release of norepinephrine by…    

Over-the-Counter (OTC) weight-loss products

Despite claims by manufacturers, the use of OTC products alone does not cause weight loss. Herbal weight loss…    

What is the role of diet in the treatment of obesity?

The first goal of dieting is to stop further weight gain. The next goal is to establish realistic…    

What about weight-for-height tables?

Measuring a person’s body fat percentage can be difficult, therefore, other methods are relied on to diagnose obesity.…    

What can be done about obesity?

All too often, obesity prompts a strenuous diet in the hopes of reaching the “ideal body weight.” Some…    

What Causes Obesity?

The balance between calorie intake and energy expenditure determines a person’s weight. If a person eats more calories…    

What are other factors associated with obesity?

• Race. Racial factors may influence the age of onset and the rapidity of weight…

   

Obesity and Weight Loss

What is obesity?

The definition of obesity varies depending on what one reads, but in general,…