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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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Local Anesthesia
Preparation & Expectations
What happens right after the procedure?
Procedures that use local numbing medication are usually minor. A person may be able to go home soon after a minor procedure, such as getting sutures. If sedatives were used, someone else must drive the person home. This is because sedatives can impair coordination and reflexes for several hours.