Dark chocolate has been found to reduce serum levels of CRP (C - reactive protein) - a protein found in the bloodstream, associated with heart disease, infection and chronic illnesses such as lymphoma, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Eating about 30 calories a day of dark chocolate was associated with a lowering of blood pressure, without weight gain or other adverse effects, according to a study in the July 4 issue of JAMA.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued the following update on the allergy alert issued earlier concerning undeclared milk protein in evasion no sugar added dark belgian chocolate bar

British researchers say they are stunned to discover people get more of a buzz from eating chocolate than passionately kissing their lovers.