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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Health Tip: If an Unfamiliar Animal Bites You
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(HealthDay News) -- Any time a warm-blooded animal -- including a cat or dog -- bites a person, there is a risk of contracting rabies if the animal is infected. If you don''t know the animal, or if it is wild or stray, seek medical attention immediately. If you''re positive that the animal is not infected with rabies, the first thing to do is to wash the area thoroughly, the Rhode Island Department of Health says. Scrub the area firmly with antibacterial soap and warm water. After the wound is clean, apply an antiseptic solution such as iodine. Then apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a bandage.
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