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Depression and Obesity

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Various studies have independently linked stress to depression and obesity, with many obese individuals citing

Sleep Apnea

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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome is a condition in which the drive to breathe is depressed in very obese persons and those with

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Cardiovascular disease is the collective term for diseases of the heart and circulatory sy

Obesity and Cancer Risk

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There is increasing evidence that cancer risk and obesity are directly related. Fat cells have various effects on cell growth regulators.

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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues.

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Acid reflux occurs when stomach contents leak out into the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.

Female Health

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Obesity is known to contribute to anovulation, menstrual irregularities and sub-fertility. Furthermore, obese women who do become pregnant are at increased risk of miscarriage and obstetric complications.

Diabetes, Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic condition characterized by high levels of blood glucose, or hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common form of the condition.

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