Theobromine, an organic compound found in chocolate, remineralizes and hardens tooth enamel at a greater rate than fluoride, according to a new study in Caries Research (2013, Vol. 47:5, pp. 399-405).

“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, ...

Tea contains 4 substances that have stimulatory effects on your brain. The most well-known is caffeine, a potent stimulant that you can also get from coffee and soft drinks. Tea also contains two ...

How much chocolate can kill a dog and what to do if your dog eats chocolate. Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, ...

Teas from across the globe are becoming more and more popular in the U.S. One relative newcomer, yerba mate, is attracting fans for its allegedly jitter-free caffeine boost and high antioxidant ...

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Today is Halloween! And what's Halloween without a little festive scaremongering? This evening, city blocks across the country will be packed with people masquerading as ghouls, goblins, specters, and ...