Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Higher levels of theobromine, a compound found in dark chocolate, may slow biological ...

Theobromine is a lesser-known compound found primarily in cacao beans, tea, and some plant foods. Most people first encounter it through chocolate and cocoa products. However, its effects on the human ...

“Chocolate Toothpaste? Extract of Tasty Treat Could Fight Tooth Decay.” That’s how Tulane University’s news office provocatively titled a press release it issued last week. Sound sweet? Unfortunately, ...

A surprising new drug combo—including a compound found in chocolate—has outperformed Tamiflu in fighting the flu, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study finds a promising link between a compound found in cocoa and anti-aging properties. How sweet it is to beat the clock.

It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without somebody writing an article about the chemistry of chocolate. That person might as well be me. So without further ado, let’s discuss theobromine, a molecule that ...

Most of the data around slowing down the aging process points to eating a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. But new research suggests that dark chocolate could have a positive effect, too. The ...

Scientists studying blood samples found higher levels of theobromine, a cocoa compound, were linked to slower biological ageing, a finding that adds nuance, not excuses, to chocolate cravings.

In honor of Valentine's Day, I am posting an updated version of an earlier, favorite piece about the chemistry of chocolate: The Latin name for the cacao tree - the tropical plant source of all things ...

In a new study, people with higher levels of theobromine (a compound found in dark chocolate) in their blood had a biological age that was lower than their chronological age. This could be thanks to ...