Scientists found that a chemical in chocolate called theobromine stopped coughs better than some other drugs.
They tested a cough remedy called codeine and a pretend drug, but it was chocolate that came out as the winner.
And they also say that if the cure is used it will be white and tasteless rather than chocolate-flavoured.
Thought there might be a catch somewhere!
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