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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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Malaria
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
A healthcare provider may suspect malaria after examining the person. The parasite causing the malaria can be determined by examining a blood smear under a microscope. The best time to obtain these blood samples is during a fever. A chest X-ray may be done if lung damage is suspected. A complete blood count, or CBC, may be ordered to look for low numbers of red blood cells and signs of infection.