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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Age Spots
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the symptom?
Long-term sun protection, including the use of appropriate sunscreen products, can help prevent age spots.
What are the long-term effects of the symptom?
Age spots cause no long-term effects.
What are the risks to others?
Age spots are not contagious and cause no risk to others.