A naturally occurring dietary compound has been linked to biological signs of slower aging. Higher levels of theobromine in ...

For years, dark chocolate has been marketed as an indulgence with a health halo, but new research goes further, tying one of ...

UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer ...

Eating dark chocolate might be doing more than satisfying your cravings, it may also be slowing how your cells age. In about 1,600 adults, scientists at King’s College London (KCL) found that higher ...

A blend of natural compounds that blocks sugar damage extended lifespan in mice by curbing hunger and improving metabolism in a new study. It hints at a new way to fight obesity, diabetes, and aging ...

Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

A humble kitchen spice could pack a powerful antiviral punch. Researchers have found that compounds in cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s virus-detecting systems, potentially paving the way for ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found naturally occurring compounds in the gut that can be harnessed to reduce inflammation and other symptoms of digestive issues. This can be achieved ...