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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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BDD - Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Symptoms of BDD include a preoccupation with a perceived physical flaw. This flaw may be minor, or even imagined. Behaviors that can indicate BDD include:

often looking in the mirror and other reflecting surfaces

often comparing appearance with that of others

covering up some aspect of appearance with clothing, makeup, hat, hair, or hand

often touching the supposed defect

excessive grooming

avoiding having photos taken

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