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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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Weight Loss
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Weight loss occurs when a person burns more calories, or energy, than he or she takes in. It may be deliberate or unintentional.
What is going on in the body?
A loss of weight is due to one of three factors:
Weight loss may or may not be intended. Unplanned weight loss is often a sign of serious illness.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
Some of the causes of weight loss are as follows:
Other causes of weight loss are also possible. Sometimes a cause cannot be found.