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Abdominal obesity
Abdominal obesity, colloquially known as belly fat or clinically as central obesity, is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size.
Abdominal obesity, colloquially known as belly fat or clinically as central obesity, is the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increase in waist size.
Acanthosis nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Acanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Adenovirus serotype 36
Human adenovirus 36 (HAdV-36) or Ad-36 or Adv36 is one of 52 types of adenoviruses known to infect humans.
Human adenovirus 36 (HAdV-36) or Ad-36 or Adv36 is one of 52 types of adenoviruses known to infect humans.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome
The Bardet–Biedl syndrome is a ciliopathic human genetic disorder that produces many effects and affects many body systems.
The Bardet–Biedl syndrome is a ciliopathic human genetic disorder that produces many effects and affects many body systems.
Bardet–Biedl syndrome
The Bardet–Biedl syndrome is a ciliopathic human genetic disorder that produces many effects and affects many body systems.
The Bardet–Biedl syndrome is a ciliopathic human genetic disorder that produces many effects and affects many body systems.
Binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States affecting 3.5% of females and 2% of males and is prevalent in up to 30% of those seeking weight loss treatment.
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States affecting 3.5% of females and 2% of males and is prevalent in up to 30% of those seeking weight loss treatment.
Blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body.
Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body.
Combined hyperlipidemia
In medicine, combined hyperlipidemia (or -aemia) (also known as "Multiple-type hyperlipoproteinemia") is a commonly occurring form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) chara...
In medicine, combined hyperlipidemia (or -aemia) (also known as "Multiple-type hyperlipoproteinemia") is a commonly occurring form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) chara...
Csaba P. Kovesdy
Csaba P. Kovesdy (born 1968) is an American nephrologist.
Csaba P. Kovesdy (born 1968) is an American nephrologist.
Cushing's disease
Cushing's disease is a cause of Cushing's Syndrome characterised by increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary.
Cushing's disease is a cause of Cushing's Syndrome characterised by increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone from the anterior pituitary.
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome describes the signs and symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.
Cushing's syndrome describes the signs and symptoms associated with prolonged exposure to inappropriately high levels of the hormone cortisol.
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, o...
Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, o...
Diabetes mellitus type 2
Diabetes mellitus type 2formerly non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetesis a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of ...
Diabetes mellitus type 2formerly non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetesis a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high blood glucose in the context of ...
Diseases of affluence
Diseases of affluence is a term sometimes given to selected diseases and other health conditions which are commonly thought to be a result of increasing wealth in a society.
Diseases of affluence is a term sometimes given to selected diseases and other health conditions which are commonly thought to be a result of increasing wealth in a society.
Essential hypertension
Essential hypertension is the form of hypertension that by definition, has no identifiable cause.
Essential hypertension is the form of hypertension that by definition, has no identifiable cause.
Fatty liver
Fatty liver, also known as fatty liver disease (FLD), is a reversible condition where large vacuoles of triglyceride fat accumulate in liver cells via the process of steatosis (i.e.
Fatty liver, also known as fatty liver disease (FLD), is a reversible condition where large vacuoles of triglyceride fat accumulate in liver cells via the process of steatosis (i.e.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic symptom of mucosal dam...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic symptom of mucosal dam...
Genu valgum
Genu valgum, commonly called "knocky-knees", is a condition where the knees angle in and touch one another when the legs are straightened.
Genu valgum, commonly called "knocky-knees", is a condition where the knees angle in and touch one another when the legs are straightened.
Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoids or haemorrhoids, are vascular structures in the anal canal which help with stool control.
Hemorrhoids or haemorrhoids, are vascular structures in the anal canal which help with stool control.
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.
Hypertension or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.
Hypertriglyceridemia
In medicine, hypertriglyceridemia denotes high (hyper-) blood levels (-emia) of triglycerides, the most abundant fatty molecule in most organisms.
In medicine, hypertriglyceridemia denotes high (hyper-) blood levels (-emia) of triglycerides, the most abundant fatty molecule in most organisms.
Infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary disease (PCOS) is thought to be one of the leading causes of female infertility.
Polycystic ovary disease (PCOS) is thought to be one of the leading causes of female infertility.
Laminopathy
Laminopathies are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by mutations in genes encoding proteins of the nuclear lamina.
Laminopathies are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by mutations in genes encoding proteins of the nuclear lamina.
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
MOMO syndrome
MOMO syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder which belongs to the overgrowth syndromes and has been diagnosed in only six cases around the world, and occurs in 1 in 100 million births.
MOMO syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder which belongs to the overgrowth syndromes and has been diagnosed in only six cases around the world, and occurs in 1 in 100 million births.
Muscle atrophy
Muscle atrophy, or disuse atrophy, is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle.
Muscle atrophy, or disuse atrophy, is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle.
New World Syndrome
New World Syndrome is a set of noncommunicable diseases brought on by consumption of junk food.
New World Syndrome is a set of noncommunicable diseases brought on by consumption of junk food.
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (also known as Pickwickian syndrome) is a condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly enough or deeply enough, resulting in low b...
Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (also known as Pickwickian syndrome) is a condition in which severely overweight people fail to breathe rapidly enough or deeply enough, resulting in low b...
Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway.
Obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common type of sleep apnea and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway.
Pathophysiology of hypertension
The pathophysiology of hypertension is an area of active research, attempting to explain causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure.
The pathophysiology of hypertension is an area of active research, attempting to explain causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure.
Pelvic lipomatosis
The rare disease pelvic lipomatosis is most often seen in older obese black men with hypertension.
The rare disease pelvic lipomatosis is most often seen in older obese black men with hypertension.
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders.
Portal-visceral hypothesis
The portal-visceral hypothesis describes a possible mechanism for some of the health effects of obesity, particularly the metabolic syndrome.
The portal-visceral hypothesis describes a possible mechanism for some of the health effects of obesity, particularly the metabolic syndrome.
Prader-Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prader–Willi syndrome (abbreviated PWS) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11-13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q parti...
Prediabetes
Prediabetes is the state in which some but not all of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes are met.
Prediabetes is the state in which some but not all of the diagnostic criteria for diabetes are met.
Prevention of diabetes mellitus type 2
Prevention of diabetes mellitis type 2 can be achieved with both lifestyle changes and medication use; onset of type 2 diabetes can often be delayed through proper nutrition and regular exercise.
Prevention of diabetes mellitis type 2 can be achieved with both lifestyle changes and medication use; onset of type 2 diabetes can often be delayed through proper nutrition and regular exercise.
Reverse epidemiology
Reverse epidemiology is a term for a medical hypothesis which holds that obesity and high cholesterol may, counterintuitively, be protective and associated with greater survival in certain group...
Reverse epidemiology is a term for a medical hypothesis which holds that obesity and high cholesterol may, counterintuitively, be protective and associated with greater survival in certain group...
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue.
Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue.