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news Scmp World 2026-06-12

Chinese Woman Develops Pancreatitis After Extreme Diet Regime

A 25-year-old woman in China was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis after undertaking a severe weight-loss plan involving eating only once a week. The extreme regimen led to serious health complications.

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