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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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Stroke from Carotid Dissection

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Stroke from carotid dissection can cause different signs and symptoms, depending on the area of the brain that is damaged. Signs or symptoms may include:

problems with movement, such as weakness, clumsiness, or paralysis on one side of the body

headache

numbness or a lack of feeling on one side of the body

speech impairments, including slurred speech or difficulty finding the correct word

difficulty doing math or writing

difficulty understanding speech or writing

inability to recognize family members or common objects

dementia, a condition that affects memory, understanding, and the ability to carry out the normal activities of daily life

facial pain on one side

visual impairments, often described as having a shade pulled over an eye

personality changes

difficulty swallowing

balance problems, known as ataxia

coma

the inability to breathe on one's own. This may require a person to be put on an artificial breathing machine, or ventilator.

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