May 2024 in “Journal of clinical case studies reviews & reports” A man's health improved after treating his undiagnosed adrenal insufficiency, which caused fatigue and weight loss.
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March 2019 in “Physiological Research” Overweight women with PCOS have higher levels of certain hormones that could indicate a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Obesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology” People with polycystic ovary syndrome often have low levels of vitamin D.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” People often have iron deficiency after weight-loss surgery, which can cause symptoms like hair loss and dizziness, and iron levels should be tested to diagnose it.
March 2026 in “Konuralp Tıp Dergisi” People with normal hemoglobin but low ferritin experience more fatigue and certain symptoms like restless leg syndrome and dizziness.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Pregnant women with rheumatic diseases often have poor nutrition, needing more folic acid, calcium, and iron, while consuming too much selenium.
October 2020 in “Cirugía y cirujanos” Obesity is linked to more severe lower urinary tract symptoms.
July 2023 in “JCEM Case Reports” A 36-year-old woman with low potassium levels was found to have Cushing disease, and after treatment, her potassium levels normalized.
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May 2023 in “Cutis” Eating disorders can cause skin problems, which may help with early diagnosis and treatment.
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December 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin changes can help identify eating disorders early.
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August 2025 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” BMI is a simple, cost-effective tool for screening obesity and related diseases.
July 2004 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A multidisciplinary approach with controlled exercise, better nutrition, hormone treatment, and psychological care is needed for anorexia nervosa.
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May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry” Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Over-training and under-eating caused weight gain, resolved by increasing calories and adjusting exercise.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” Over-training and under-eating caused weight gain, resolved by increasing calories and adjusting exercise.
October 2025 in “Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research” Good nutrition improves appearance and well-being in children with cancer.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
July 2021 in “International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health” Men with type 2 diabetes often have low testosterone and signs of hypogonadism, especially if they are overweight.
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January 1970 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Eating a small amount of lean meat daily is safer and more manageable for weight loss than total fasting.
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Overweight PCOS patients often have skin issues like acne, but all PCOS patients should get lifestyle advice.
Rapid weight loss can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Diagnosing osteoporosis in transgender people is challenging due to unclear guidelines and hormone treatment effects.
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July 2022 in “Pediatric dermatology” A toddler with a rash and developmental delays improved after treatment for severe malnutrition caused by a diet lacking in protein.
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July 2013 in “PubMed” The pubic hair loss was likely due to anorexia nervosa.
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
A drug helped quickly reduce a movement disorder, experts debated the severity of Raynaud phenomenon, and rapid weight loss was linked to temporary hair loss with good recovery.
Malnourished people have weaker hair that is easier to pluck.
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November 2021 in “European Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Low iron levels can cause hair loss and restless legs in non-anemic women.
May 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Unhealthy diets are linked to higher BMI in young women with PCOS.
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May 1976 in “Archives of Dermatology” Starving yourself can cause hair loss, but stopping the diet can improve it.