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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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High Cholesterol
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
High total and LDL cholesterol levels cause no symptoms. When the cholesterol builds up in the body, the person may start having symptoms. For example, atherosclerosis of the arteries that supply the heart causes coronary artery disease. The individual may have chest pain and shortness of breath.