The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry ...

Many of us reach for dark chocolate when we need a mood boost or a small treat after a long day. It feels a little healthier than regular chocolate, and now, new research suggests it might offer ...

A chemical found in chocolate, tea, grapes and blueberries can improve the memory of mice, research suggests. The Salk Institute study could lead to further tests to see if epicatechin also works on ...

Feb. 14 (UPI) --Cocoa may help improve walking and lower-leg blood flow in adults with peripheral artery disease, a study published Friday in the journal Circulation Research has found. The study of ...