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News Round Up: FDA chocolate assessment, a powerful solar storm and fly pheromones
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News Round Up: FDA chocolate assessment, a powerful solar storm and fly pheromones

After reading the science headlines this week, we have A LOT of questions. Is chocolate really that good for your health? How do solar flares affect life on earth? And what's the big deal about scientists identifying the chemical motivation for tsetse fly sex? Luckily, it's the job of Short Wave co-hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott and Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber to decipher the science behind the headlines. Hang out with us as we dish on some of the coolest science stories in this Valentines-themed installment of our regular newsy get-togethers!

News Round Up: FDA chocolate assessment, a powerful solar storm and fly pheromones

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Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of

Cocoa contains compounds called flavanols, which have been shown to improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. Kevin Delcroix/Getty Images hide caption

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Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of

For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars

Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of

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