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Obesity Prevention and Treatment

For medical professionals and all others interested in the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity. It is meant for those who wish to educate, share research, collaborate and discuss obesity-related topics, ranging from nutrition, prevention programs, bypass surgery, and the like.

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What are typical eating habits 3 years after having bariatric surgery?

Asked by Female on Jul 07, 2011 at 9:09pm 0 answers
Can fluoxetine prescribed for bulimia cause weight gain?

Asked by Female on Jun 12, 2011 at 8:26am 0 answers
Are diets that are high in proteins and fat healthy weight-loss alternatives?

Asked by Female on Apr 26, 2011 at 9:24am 2 answers
What happens to the body when only proteins and fat are digested but carbohydrates are excluded?

Asked by Female on Apr 26, 2011 at 9:22am 1 answer
Is weight gained from taking large doses of prednisone long-term harder to lose than other weight?

Asked by Female on Apr 25, 2011 at 8:49am 1 answer
There appears to be a conflict of interest if pharmaceutical companies promote life-long drug treatment for obese children. Would the conflict of interest be mitigated if the promotion was supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Asked by Maurice Bernstein MD on Apr 10, 2011 at 9:52pm 16 answers
How many bariatric surgeons are there in the U.S.?

Asked by Male on Mar 01, 2011 at 4:17am 0 answers
Can hypnotherapy really assist a person to lose weight?

Asked by Female on Jan 22, 2011 at 9:07pm 1 answer
Mediator® (Servier) Scandal in France

Asked by Krishan Maggon PhD on Jan 22, 2011 at 9:13am 26 answers
Can I take hcg homeopathic drops for weight loss if I have hyperthyroidism with Graves? I was dx when I was pregnant. My thyroid Dr. said not to because they are linked.

Asked by Female on Dec 22, 2010 at 10:20pm 2 answers

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Members

David L Katz MD, MPHEditor

Director, Yale University Prevention Research Center
Dina Ralt PhDEditor

Scientist
John La Puma MDEditor

Director, Santa Barbara Institute for Medical Nutrition and Healthy Weight
Aaron Tabor MDEditor

CEO & Medical Research Director, Physicians Laboratories, Inc.
Matthew L Mintz MDEditor

Associate Professor of Medicine
Hanafy M Hanafy MDEditor

Surgeon, Bariatric & General Surgery

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