- American Obesity Association
Works for treatment and prevention of obesity, supports related research and education, and advocates and end to discrimination against those who suffer from obesity.
www.obesity.org
- Obesity Help
Information and support for all aspects of bariatric surgery. Features forums and message boards, FAQs, chat, photos, and other resources.
www.obesityhelp.com
- North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO)
Interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.
www.naaso.org
- Wikipedia: Obesity
User-created article about obesity, a condition in which the natural energy reserve stored in the fatty tissue of humans is increased to a point where it is a risk factor for certain health conditions.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity
- American Society of Bariatric Physicians
National medical society of licensed physicians offering specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics), weight loss, and dieting.
www.asbp.org
- International Obesity Task Force
Seeks to secure a commitment from governments worldwide to recognize obesity as an epidemic which poses a serious threat to public health.
www.iotf.org
- Obesity Research
Journal of the The North American Association for the Study of Obesity.
www.obesityresearch.org
- International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
www.iaso.org
- Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO)
Dedicated to the understanding and treatment of obesity. Founded in 1967, it provides a focus for obesity research and treatment in the U.K.
www.aso.org.uk
- Obesity Action Coalition
Dedicated to elevating and empowering those affected by obesity through education, advocacy, and support.
www.obesityaction.org
- Obesity Online
Multidisciplinary forum for research and treatment of massive obesity including surgery, plastics, dietetics, nutrition, psychiatry, endocrinology, nursing, and allied health.
www.obesity-online.com
- Obesity Meds and Research News
Newsletter featuring the latest on obesity research and development of new medications.
www.obesity-news.com
- International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team (ILOST)
Medical group offering surgical treatment of clinically severe obesity using Laparoscopic Gastric Banding.
www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com
- Metabolic Pharmaceuticals - Developing a new obesity drug
Metabolic Pharmaceuticals Ltd is developing a new obesity drug based on the active fat metabolising region of the human growth hormone - clinical trials will start early 2000
www.metabolic.com.au
- Roche in Obesity
Offers information on body weight, weight management, nutrition, links and more.
www.roche-obesity.net
- Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment
Paper discussing the importance of hCG in weight loss.
www.hcgobesity.org
- Assessment and Management of Overweight and Obese Adult Patients
Free CME credit course for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals from the National Institutes of Health and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity.
obesitycme.nhlbi.nih.gov
- ObesityCare.com
Offers a directory of bariatric surgeons as well as information, articles, and videos concerning obesity solutions.
www.obesitycare.com
- eMedicineHealth: Obesity
Provides an overview of obesity and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
www.emedicinehealth.com/obesity/article_em.htm
- Olwen's Links on Weight Reduction Surgery
Many links to information on bariatric surgery.
homepages.ihug.co.nz/~olwen/ocwlnkws.htm
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