Dark chocolate's secret ingredient theobromine is a natural cocoa compound that supports mood, heart health, and gentle ...

Your sweet tooth just got a science-backed upgrade.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Good news for dark chocolate lovers: The dessert may help slow down biological aging. A new study, published in early December in Aging, linked a plant compound in cocoa ...

A new study finds that theobromine — a natural compound in cocoa — may help slow biological aging, offering clues to how ...

Researchers found that higher levels of a natural dark chocolate compound are linked to signs of slower aging.

A component of chocolate, theobromine, may help slow aging, according to new research, due to its antioxidant and heart-healthy properties. Experts explain.

A new Salt Lake City theater experience takes the audience inside a chocolate factory, where they meet the chocolatier, learn his passion and eat samples of his work. While “Thank you Theobromine” ...

‘Tis the season for chocolate lovers to go nuts. Americans collectively shelled out nearly $7 billion for holiday confections in 2023, with sales expected to grow slightly this year. Unfortunately, ...

“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, ...

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 ...

Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that is extremely toxic for dogs. There is an uptick in chocolate poisoning incidents around holidays that involve sweets, like Easter and Halloween.