loss of appetite

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Despite how common it is, scientists have struggled to pinpoint exactly what causes this loss of appetite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

His symptoms are generic – tiredness, loss of appetite, a decrease in weight.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Stress can cause muscle tension, headaches, sleep problems and loss of appetite.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

Many infected cats develop fevers, loss of appetite and respiratory symptoms, which may include nasal discharge, difficulty breathing and pneumonia.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

Joe was evidently made uncomfortable by what he supposed to be my loss of appetite, and took a thoughtful bite out of his slice, which he didn’t seem to enjoy.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens