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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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Scoliosis
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no way to prevent scoliosis.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Mild to moderate scoliosis may not cause any problems. More severe scoliosis may cause pain. In advanced cases in which the rib cage or chest is badly rotated, breathing may be difficult.
What are the risks to others?
Scoliosis is not contagious, and poses no risk to others.