Chocolate

Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate
Summary of available information about history, cravings, and effects on the nervous system. Links to references.
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/choco.html

International Journal of Medical Sciences: Flavanols in cocoa
Report on studies providing clinical evidences that flavanol may enhance brain blood flow, improve cognitive health and offer other benefits.
http://www.medsci.org/press/cocoa.html

The Science of Chocolate
Information about history, cravings, and affects on the brain.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/chocolate/

The Sweet Lure of Chocolate
Information about cacao, history, production, and health effects. Includes bibliography and links to related material. Provided by the Exporatorium, a science museum in San Francisco.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/exploring_chocolate/index.html

Forbes.com: Chocolate Does A Man's Heart Good
Report on a study showing that chocolate may improve the cardiovascular health of men. <small>(December 20, 2005)</small>
http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/01/mens-health-chocolate-cx_sr_0302health_ls.html

Earthtimes.org: Chocolate -- God’s Gift to Mankind? Maybe!
Article outlines the health effects of flavanols contained in cocoa beans, and how the Mars chocolate company is trying to incorporate their benefits in a new brand of chocolate bars. <small>(August 20, 2005)</small>
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/3849.html

Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs - Chocolate for Your Health
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that dark chocolate, rich in anti-oxidant compounds known as flavonoids, reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension. <small>(July 19, 2005)</small>
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=11722

Chocolate 'Fights' Tooth Decay
A study by researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that parts of the cocoa bean thwart mouth bacteria and tooth decay. Reported by BBC News. <small>(August 24, 2000)</small>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/892591.stm