
Obesity: The Definition
“Obesity is defined as a chronic, progressive, relapsing, and treatable multi-factorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical forces, health consequences.”
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Obesity, Perimenopause & Menopause
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The Obesity Action Coalition
An organization that works toward helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy, awareness and support.
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Obesity Medicine Association
Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) members are physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating obesity.
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The Obesity Society
Founded in 1982, The Obesity Society (TOS) is the leading professional society focused on obesity science, treatment and prevention.
Our approximately 2,800 members worldwide are people like you, ranging from early career to established members of the field, including:
Basic and clinical researchers
Clinicians and care providers
Educators
Early career investigators
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Truth About Weight
Resources to learn about why weight matters, weight and heart disease, causes of weight regain, how to partner with your provider, videos and resources.
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NovoCare Pharmacy
An option for patients who do not have insurance coverage and are paying cash for their prescription. The program provides a reliable source of Wegovy® direct to your home.
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LillyDirect Pharmacy
LillyDirect® makes it simple to get authentic Lilly medicines directly to you, if prescribed.
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Zepbound Cost Savings
Click the link to get the latest coupons for Zepbound (Tirzepatide).
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The Menopause Society
As the definitive, independent, and evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, the media, and the public, the Society leads the conversation about improving women’s health and healthcare experiences during the menopause transition and beyond.
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International Menopause Society
Welcome to Menopause Info – your leading source of information, advice and support around menopause, perimenopause and postmenopause. Created for women, their partners, families and friends, plus anyone interested in understanding midlife women’s health, this website is run by the International Menopause Society – the world’s leading authority on menopause for over 40 years. All the information you need about menopause and midlife women’s health, together in one place.
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International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health
The ISSWSH is a multidisciplinary, academic, and scientific organization with the following purposes:
To provide opportunities for communication among scholars, researchers, and practitioners about women's sexual function and sexual experience,
To support the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in research, education, and clinical practice of women's sexuality, and
To provide the public with accurate information about women's sexuality and sexual health. -
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Founded in 1951, ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. The College produces practice guidelines for health care professionals and educational materials for patients, provides practice management and career support, facilitates programs and initiatives to improve women’s health, and advocates for members and patients.