Extreme thinness: Scientists are investigating why some people struggle to gain weight

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Extreme thinness: Scientists are investigating why some people struggle to gain weight
Scientists are studying why some people are naturally very thin and have difficulty gaining weight. Their findings could provide insights into how weight control works.
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