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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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Leprosy

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

The symptoms of leprosy include the following:

one or more skin lesions that have decreased sensation to touch, heat, or pain

skin lesions that do not heal after several weeks or months

numbness in the hands, arms, feet, or legs

muscle weakness

disappearance of body hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes

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