Higher levels of theobromine, a compound found in dark chocolate, may slow biological aging. Theobromine may support longevity by reducing inflammation, protecting cells from damage, and supporting ...

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 ...

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.

“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, ...

Recently, "Dubai chocolate" has been frequently seen on social media and elsewhere.It has become a hot topic due to its ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Scientists are exploring a surprising potential benefit of dark chocolate: the possibility that a natural compound found in cocoa may help slow certain biological signs of aging. Recent research has ...

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 ...