» 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.    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/892591.stm

» 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

» 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.    http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/3849.html

» Forbes.com: Chocolate Does A Man's Heart Good    Report on a study showing that chocolate may improve the cardiovascular health of men.    http://www.forbes.com/2006/03/01/mens-health-chocolate-cx_sr_0302health_ls.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

» 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.    http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=11722

» NutraIngredients.com: 'Direct Evidence' that Cocoa Benefits Heart Health    A cocoa flavanol was shown to improve blood vessel relaxation in a study carried out by UC Davis in the United States, and sponsored by confectionery company Mars.    http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=65154-mars-cocoa-flavanols-heart

» 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