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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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Autism
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
A team of healthcare providers should evaluate the person with symptoms of autism. The team may include:
Diagnosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. Further testing is then needed to identify other possible causes of the symptoms. These may include blood tests, cranial CT scans, cranial MRI scans, and electroencephalograms (EEGs).