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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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Chickenpox
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Chickenpox is usually diagnosed based on the appearance of the rash. However, VZV can be detected and/or cultured from chickenpox blisters during the first few days of the rash. The person's blood can be tested to determine whether he or she has had chickenpox in the past.