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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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Intussusception
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
Diagnosis is made by barium enema in most cases. Barium is a liquid that can be seen on X-rays. Once barium is inserted into the intestine through the rectum, certain X-ray patterns identify the condition. Other X-ray tests may be used to diagnose this condition in some cases.