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Weight Loss Causes & Risks

So much attention today is focused on people gaining weight, but losing weight beyond a healthy limit also comes with serious risks and should not be ignored. Excessive weight loss is a symptom of various diseases that can occur with depression, diabetes type 1, hyperthyroidism, or is intentionally induced in eating disorders.

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