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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Reye's Syndrome
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
Reye's syndrome can be broken down into two phases. First, a person has a viral infection, such as a cold, chickenpox, or flu. The second phase starts when symptoms of Reye's syndrome occur during recovery from the viral illness. Symptoms can also start 3 to 5 days after the viral illness begins.
A staging system for this disorder has been developed. Stages 1 to 3 represent mild to moderate illness. There is swelling in the brain and involvement of other body systems. Stages 4 and 5 represent severe illness, with increased intracranial pressure.
An individual can progress from stages 1 to 5 quickly, sometimes in less than 24 hours. Stage 1 has the best outcome; stage 5 has the worst. Most people with Reye's syndrome will have a mild illness without serious brain problems.