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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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Polymyositis

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Signs and symptoms can begin slowly or suddenly. They commonly include:

muscle weakness, usually most severe in the shoulders and thighs

muscle tenderness and pain

joint pain

fever

fatigue

weight loss

difficulty swallowing

trouble breathing, or shortness of breath

abdominal distress, which is more common in children

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