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Results 1 - 10 of 81 for Obesity
  1. Obesity (National Library of Medicine)  
    Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too ... what's considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity happens over time when you eat more calories ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/obesity.html - Health Topics
  2. Obesity in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too ... always easy to know when a child has obesity or is overweight. Ask your health care provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/obesityinchildren.html - Health Topics
  3. Weight Loss Surgery (National Library of Medicine)  
    Weight loss surgery helps people with extreme obesity to lose weight. It may be an option if you cannot lose weight through diet and exercise or have serious health problems caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/weightlosssurgery.html - Health Topics
  4. Diabetes Type 2 (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a combination of factors: Being overweight or having obesity Not being physically active Genetics and family history ... family history of diabetes Are overweight or have obesity Are Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, American ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetestype2.html - Health Topics
  5. Weight Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... 70 percent of adults are overweight or have obesity. Having this extra weight raises your risk for ... using smartphones and other devices. Families. Overweight and obesity tend to run in families. Overweight and obesity ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/weightcontrol.html - Health Topics
  6. Body Weight (National Library of Medicine)  
    Do you know if your current weight is healthy? "Underweight", "normal", "overweight", and "obese" are all labels for ranges of weight. Obese and overweight ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bodyweight.html - Health Topics
  7. Metabolic Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... factors include: A large waistline, also called abdominal obesity or "having an apple shape." Too much fat ... has several causes that act together: Overweight and obesity An inactive lifestyle Insulin resistance, a condition in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/metabolicsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  8. Fatty Liver Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... who: Have type 2 diabetes and prediabetes Have obesity Are middle aged or older (although children can ... people in the world. As the rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol are rising ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fattyliverdisease.html - Health Topics
  9. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... clots: Atherosclerosis Atrial fibrillation Being overweight or having obesity Cancer and cancer treatments Certain genetic disorders Certain ... Diabetes Family history of blood clots Overweight and obesity Pregnancy and giving birth Serious injuries Some medicines, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  10. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breathingproblems.html - Health Topics
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