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health links www.alanon.org American Sexuality Magazine An online magazine targeting the general public with provocative interviews, critical essays, and accessible articles on state-of-the-art research. nsrc.sfsu.edu/MagWebpage.cfm Congressional Black Caucus Foundation www.cbcfinc.org 2000 Plus Bookstore www.edunow.com  Weight Watchers International www.weightwatchers.com  The Oprah Winfrey Show www.oprah.com  California State University, Dominguez Hills Women's Resource Center www.csudh.edu/womenscenter www.MADD.com

TOPS Club, Inc. Non-profit international family of all ages, sizes, and shapes from all walks of life. Dedicated to helping each other take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly www.tops.org

Michael D. Myers, MD, Inc, obesity specialist 10861 Cherry Street Suite 300 Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (562) 493-2266 www.weight.com

Optifast Information for consumers and physicians about the OPTIFAST Program, a medical weight loss program using a liquid formula diet for obesity treatment. 800-662-2540 www.optifast.com

International Size Acceptance Association (ISAA) P.O. Box 82126 Austin, TX 78758 www.size-acceptance.org

National Eating Disorders National non-profit eating disorders organization. Information, referrals, support, prevention, conferences, and newsletters. www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

American Cancer Society Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering www.cancer.org

American Heart Association National Center 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 AHA: 1-800-AHA-USA-1 or 1-800-242-8721 www.americanheart.org

American Diabetes Association ATTN: National Call Center 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) www.diabetes.org

Magic Johnson Foundation, Inc Health Forums 9100 Wilshire Blvd. East Tower, Suite 700 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 246-4400 1 (888) MAGIC-05 1 (888) 624-4205 www.magicjohnson.org

American Society of Hypertension 148 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212.696.9099 Office of Minority Health Resource Center P.O. Box 37337, Washington, D.C. 20013-7337 Toll Free: 1-800-444-6472 Fax: 301-251-2160 www.ash-us.org

The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide. NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.) www.nmha.org

American Society for Bariatric Surgery 100 S.W. 75th Street, Suite 201 Gainesville, FL 32607 (U.S.A.) (352) 331-4900 (Phone) (352) 331-4975 (Fax) www.asbs.org

The Association of Black Psychologists www.abpsi.org

The Black AIDS Institute is the first Black HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities by mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront the epidemic in their communities. Our motto describes a commitment to self-preservation: "Our People, Our Problem, Our Solution." Black AIDS Institute 1833 W 8th St Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90057 (213) 353-3610 www.blackaids.org

Obesity Help Founded in 1998, the Internet's meeting place for information and resources on obesity and bariatric (weight loss) surgery. We connect patients, surgeons, hospitals, physicians and others fighting against the consequences of obesity. www.obesityhelp.com

American Obesity Association Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection www.obesity.org

Dr. Mal Fobi CENTER FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT OF OBESITY An informational site on the Fobi Pouch and other weight loss surgeries. www.cstobesity.com

Curves International Discover a gym where women change their lives 30 minutes at a time. www.curvesinternational.com

www.blackwomenshealth.com

www.iambeautiful.com

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) P.O. Box 188620 Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 558-6880 www.naafa.org

Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org

Ebony Overeaters Anonymous ebonyoa.home.att.net

Survivors of Incest Anonymous www.siawso.org

Sexaholics Anonymous www.sa.org