Centers for Obesity Research and Education (C.O.R.E.)
The Centers for Obesity Research and Education (C.O.R.E.) was formed in 1998 to provide guidance and training for health care providers on how to manage their obese patients.
Factors Contributing to Obesity
Biological, Behavioral, and Environmental Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity
International Association for the Study of Obesity
International Association for the Study of Obesity
NIDDK - Research and Funding Opportunities
Research and funding opportunities for basic and clinical reaseach, and research training. Application deadlines vary.
North American Association for the Study of Obesity
A scientific society dedicated to the study of obesity. Since 1982 NAASO has been committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of new advances.
Patient Information - Obesity
Obesity is defined as excess fat tissue. For adults and young people, obesity generally has been defined as a body weight that is 30% over the ideal body weight for your height. Body-mass index*, and other anthropometric measurements such as ratios of weight to height, waist and hip circumferences are other ways to define and measure body fat and body fat distribution.
Patient Information - PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common problems affecting women. PCOS can affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and hormone levels, as well as appearance, including acne, facial hair growth and female pattern balding (thinning of the hair on the top of the scalp with preservation of the hairline). It is also a metabolic problem that affects several body systems. The condition gets its name because there are often an increased number of small painless cysts in the ovaries (polycystic ovaries).
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