Valentine's Day 2026: Chocolate has long been associated with pleasure, indulgence and celebration, particularly during Valentine’s Week and Chocolate Day. Beneath its sweetness, however, lies a ...

A new study suggests that theobromine — a compound in dark chocolate — may be linked to slower biological aging.

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, ...

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.

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.

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 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 ...

Nibbling on a little piece of chocolate as part of your "little treat" routine? That's great, because that tasty chocolate could hold the key to slowing down your aging. In December, researchers at ...