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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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Hypercortisolism - Cushing's Syndrome

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome vary but may include:

fragile, thin skin that bruises easily

high blood glucose

increased fat around the neck

irritability, anxiety, and depression

muscle weakness

obesity in the upper body

severe fatigue

Women with Cushing's syndrome may have excessive hair growth on their faces, necks, trunks, and thighs. They may have absent or irregular menstruation. Men with may have decreased fertility and decreased or absent sexual desire. In children, the syndrome may cause obesity and slow growth rates.

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