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NIH Senior Health: Problems with Taste

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http://nihseniorhealth.gov/problemswithtaste/toc.html  

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National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Description

Loss of taste can cause a loss of appetite, especially in the elderly, which can lead to loss of weight, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Learn about causes, prevention, symptoms, and treatment of problems with taste.

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