Obesity Articles

In this section of the website we publish various articles on obesity for the benefit of our visitors. We have also included a number of recent articles on childhood obesity.

Below are links to the currently published articles:

Morbid Obesity Is A Growing Problem - As obesity reaches pandemic proportions and more than 60 million adult Americans are now classed as obese, morbid obesity presents a major health problem.

Morbid Obesity And Getting The Help You Need - When your weight reaches morbid obesity you need help and this article looks at the route to take to find a solution to your weight problem.

Morbid Obesity Treatment - This article looks at the recently published guidelines from the American College of Physicians for morbid obesity treatment.

At What Point Does Obesity Become Life-Threatening? - Although morbid obesity can be defined in terms of body mass index (BMI) this article suggests that this is not the best definition.

Are You Simply Overweight Or Clinically Obese? - We are all familiar with being a little bit overweight, or even quite a bit overweight, but at what point does being overweight turn into a case of being clinically obese?

Why Am I Obese And Just What Causes Obesity? - With obesity, and especially juvenile obesity, rising at an alarming rate around the world more and more people are asking just why they are obese.

An Obese Person Simply Eats Too Much - While it is often said that people who are obese have caused the problem themselves, it might be a good idea to arm yourself with the facts about obesity before jumping to conclusions.

The Connection Between Leptin And Obesity - In recent years it has been suggested that the hormone leptin plays an important role in the development of obesity and this article looks at whether or not the scientific evidence supports this theory.

Obesity At Young Ages Is Becoming Increasingly Common - Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and has now even become a substantial problem in teenagers. A recent study however shows that obesity at young ages is becoming more and more common.

The Dangers Of Childhood Obesity - As obesity rates in the West continue to rise obesity is now commonly being seen in children and this article examines some of the causes of child obesity.

The Failure Of Dieting As A Solution For Obesity - For many people suffering from obesity the first line of attack is diet and exercise but, unfortunately, dieting rarely seems to work.

The First Non-Prescription Obesity Pills Have Arrived - With obesity rates continuing to rise rapidly many people will welcome the licensing of a diet pill for use by obese adults. But is this the answer to a prayer or does it raise weight loss expectations which are not going to be met?

Growing Obesity In Teens Means More Gastric Bypass Surgery - Although gastric bypass surgery is still not commonly performed on adolescents, the growing problem of obesity in teenagers has resulted in a significant rise in the number of teenage weight loss surgeries.

The Advisability Of Gastric Bypass Surgery In Teens - Although obesity in teens is rising and surgery is increasingly being seen as one solution, many surgeons are nervous about performing gastric bypass surgery on adolescent patients. A New study may however change this situation.

Pure Fruit Juice Could Help To Lower Obesity In Children - It has long been felt that drinking pure fruit juice may result in children being overweight, or put them at risk of being overweight, but studies now show that this is not the case.

The Problem Of Childhood Obesity And School Menus - The lack of regulation on foods appearing on school menus is adding to rising childhood obesity but hopefully newly introduced standards will soon solve this problem.

Psychological Obesity Treatments Improve Surgical Success Rates - Psychological obesity treatments prior to weight loss surgery are frequently overlooked and yet they can improve the outcome of surgery very considerably.

Are Genetics Simply Another Excuse To Explain Obesity? - Research has identified a possible genetic cause for the failure of some people to lose weight after gastric bypass surgery but could this simply be used as an excuse for some people for not tackling the problem of obesity?

Child Obesity Surveys - Child obesity surveys carried out over the past few years paint a very worrying picture of growth of childhood obesity not just in the West but across the entire globe.

9 Steps To Tackle The Effects Of Childhood Obesity - Here are 9 simple steps which any family can take to help to tackle the effects of childhood obesity.