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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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Aortic Dissection

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The most common symptoms of aortic dissection include:

chest pain, which is usually severe and may go through to the back. The pain may also move around as the condition spreads to involve more of the aorta.

shortness of breath

weakness

fainting

paralysis, or not being able to move a body part, which is uncommon

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