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• Obesity and fertility
  == Obesity and Fertility == ...originates from the Latin word "obesus", meaning "having eaten until fat". Obesity is often associated with numerous health complications, including its impac
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• Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management
  |Term=Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management ...to understand and manage their weight and associated risks through the use of nutritional, behavioral health, medical, surgical, pharmacotherapeutic, and
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• Central obesity
  == Central Obesity == ...lation of [[visceral fat]] resulting in an increase in waist size. Central obesity is a key factor in many health problems, as it is associated with diseases
  2 KB (301 words) - 17:09, 9 February 2024
• Obesity paradox
  == Obesity Paradox == ...e]] individuals appear to have a lower mortality rate, especially in cases of certain chronic diseases, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight
  2 KB (269 words) - 17:46, 9 February 2024
• Diabesity
  ...rds [[Diabetes]] and [[Obesity]]. It is used to describe a condition where obesity and type 2 diabetes occur together. ...dical literature but is commonly used in discussions about the epidemic of obesity and diabetes.
  2 KB (222 words) - 16:25, 5 February 2024
• Screen time
  ...erm is often used in discussions about the health impacts of excessive use of digital media. ...spent. The term emerged in the late 20th century, coinciding with the rise of personal computing and digital media.
  2 KB (286 words) - 05:54, 8 February 2024
• Liraglutide
  ...-tide) is a medication used for the treatment of [[Type 2 diabetes]] and [[obesity]]. It is a long-acting [[glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist]] (GLP-1 ...glutamic acid spacer on the remaining lysine residue at the N-terminal end of the GLP-1 molecule. This modification allows the molecule to bind to albumi
  2 KB (207 words) - 17:52, 6 February 2024
• Dietary management
  == Dietary Management == ...managing health conditions such as [[diabetes]], [[heart disease]], and [[obesity]].
  2 KB (319 words) - 17:42, 10 February 2024
• Phendimetrazine
  ...g]] used as an [[appetite suppressant]] for the short-term management of [[obesity]]. It is a [[sympathomimetic amine]], which is similar to an [[amphetamine] Phendimetrazine is used together with [[diet]] and [[exercise]] to treat obesity. It is not recommended for long-term use, and its effectiveness in long-ter
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• Medical weight loss
  '''Medical weight loss''' (/ˈmɛdɪkəl weɪt lɒs/) is a weight management strategy that is supervised by a [[medical professional]]. It involves a co ...cus" meaning "physician", and "weight loss", which refers to the reduction of the total body mass.
  2 KB (218 words) - 22:20, 11 February 2024
• Setazindol
  ...ped in the late 20th century. It is classified as an [[anorectic]], a type of drug that suppresses or reduces appetite. ...-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-one". The name "Setazindol" is a simplification of this systematic name.
  2 KB (216 words) - 04:59, 6 February 2024
• Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome
  ...or-el sin-drome) is a rare medical condition characterized by the triad of obesity, hirsutism, and mental retardation. ...interna]], a condition characterized by the thickening of the frontal bone of the skull.
  2 KB (241 words) - 19:41, 12 February 2024
• Naltrexone/bupropion
  ...a combination medication used in the management of [[obesity]] and weight management in adults. ..."bu-" referring to [[butane]], a hydrocarbon used in the initial synthesis of the drug.
  2 KB (232 words) - 01:44, 8 February 2024
• MOMO syndrome
  ...normalities]]. The term "MOMO" is an acronym derived from the first letter of these four primary symptoms. ...urnal. The name is an acronym for the four primary symptoms: Macrocephaly, Obesity, Mental (intellectual) disability, and Ocular abnormalities.
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• Etolorex
  ...s a [[pharmaceutical drug]] that was previously used in the treatment of [[obesity]]. It was withdrawn from the market due to concerns over its safety and eff ..." meaning girdle, symbolizing the drug's intended use for long-term weight management.
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• Amphetamine
  ...f [[attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] (ADHD), [[narcolepsy]], and obesity. ...used off-label for its [[stimulant]] properties, such as in the management of treatment-resistant depression and for short-term use in weight loss.
  2 KB (193 words) - 15:03, 6 February 2024
• First Nations and diabetes
  ...fɜːrst ˈneɪʃənz ænd ˈdaɪəbiːtiːz/) refers to the prevalence and management of [[diabetes]] among the [[First Nations]] people, the indigenous peoples in ...ons" is derived from the fact that these groups were the first inhabitants of Canada. The term "diabetes" comes from the Greek word "diabainein," which m
  2 KB (231 words) - 06:27, 12 February 2024
• Achieve
  ...is a term commonly used in the medical field, particularly in the context of treatment goals and patient outcomes. ...patient with hypertension, or achieving a healthy weight in a patient with obesity.
  2 KB (220 words) - 20:34, 4 February 2024
• Weight management
  == Weight Management == ...e using tips that will keep us fuller longer can be useful tools in weight management.
  2 KB (216 words) - 12:06, 10 February 2024
• Lack of physical activity
  == Lack of Physical Activity == ...individual engages in minimal levels of physical activity for the majority of their day.
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