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I know that hormones and weight loss are connected, but I want to gain as much education about the topic as possible. I received two books to help me on my quest to educate myself. During my ongoing ...

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Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Now, scientists at UC San ...

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