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: Flu Can Kill
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(HealthDay News) -- If the upcoming flu season is typical, 130,000 Americans could get the flu and up to 20,000 could die from it, the American Academy of Family Physicians says. Certain people -- including infants, the elderly and those with chronic disease -- are considered at higher risk. While a flu shot is the best preventive for most people, pregnant women and people with an allergy to eggs or who have had a past reaction to the vaccine should speak to their doctor first.
Last Updated: Nov. 18, 2005 |