Whether you’re shopping for hot chocolate mixes or browsing the candy aisle for a sweet treat, you’re almost guaranteed to see "cocoa" or "cacao" on a few product labels. Perhaps curiosity got the ...

You must have heard how dark chocolate is full of health benefits, when taken in moderation. And since they are made of cocoa, it is this very component that has been a topic of research for quite a ...

Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study from the University of Surrey finds. Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial ...

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. Food choices made during periods of stress can influence the ...