SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
SOCIAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Anyone who has watched an episode of Friends or The OC has seen the glorified ideal of being thin; the characters are extremely thin and ultimately many people who watch the show are inclined to want to lose weight, even if they do so [...]
The Use and Abuse of Drugs
The Use and Abuse of Drugs
The issues associated with drug use and abuse in contemporary society are vexing subjects, fraught with political agendas and ideals that often obscure essential information that teens need to know to have intelligent discussions about how to best deal with the problems associated with drug use and abuse.
Drugs: [...]
Diet Pill Abuse
Diet Pill Abuse
This book has examined how diet pills work and which herbal and prescription products are most commonly used for weight loss.
Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and body dysmorphic syndrome may lead someone to abuse both over-the-counter and prescription diet pills. There are health and legal ramifications of diet [...]
OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA)
DHEA is an adrenal hormone that is a precursor to the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen, as well as other hormones. DHEA is reported to increase testosterone and decrease total body fat, and also to have anabolic and anti-aging effects. The anabolic effects are of particular importance.Abuses [...]
DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs approved for use in weight loss programs can be broken
down into the following categories:
1. Anorexiants (drugs that work on chemicals in the brain)
a. Amphetamines
1. Benzphetamine (Didrex®)
2. Diethylpriopion (Tenuate®; Tenuate Dospan®)
3. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn®)
4. Phentermine (Adipex®; Adipex®-P or Ionamin®)
b. Sibutramine (Meridia®)
2. Lipase Inhibitors (drugs [...]
DIET PILLS -THYROID HORMONE PILLS
THYROID HORMONE PILLS
Thyroid hormones are produced in the body by the thyroid gland. They are necessary for growth, and they stimulate carbohydrate use in the body. It is well known that individuals with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) experience increases in metabolism and carbohydrate use. People with too much thyroid hormone tend to lose 15% [...]
Drugs and Hormones
Drugs and Hormones
Several drugs and hormones have an effect on body weight. Some hormones cause weight gain and others cause weight loss. Hormones that cause weight gain are of particular interest, because if researchers can study and understand how they work, they may be able to develop drugs that can interact [...]
Roche, GlaxoSmithKline Sign Promotional Agreement for Xenical in U.S.
Pharmaceutical giants Roche and GlaxoSmithKline have signed a promotional agreement for weight-loss medication Xenical (orlistat) in the United States, according to a statement issued April 12th.
The pact gives Glaxo exclusive rights to promote prescription Xenical in the United States. Glaxo also acquired the rights to an over-the-counter (OTC) version of the [...]
