But could it be fatal? Sure — if you eat enough. The sweet treat is made from cocoa beans, which contain the mild stimulant theobromine. Large amounts of theobromine can be poisonous.

Colorado State University food scientist Caitlin Clark discussed the science behind what makes chocolate so addictive.

Chocolate can be extremely toxic and even life-threatening to dogs. If your dog manages to get into some chocolate, it’s ...

Ageing is associated with progressive mental decline . This is due to loss of brain volume and inadequate generation of new neurons (nerve cells) .