For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars ...

Moreover, the January study revealed that chocolate didn’t reduce the chances of 10 other cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease, and atrial fibrillation.

Dark chocolate may be good for your heart Dark chocolate's heart benefits stem from the large amount of cocoa it contains. Like many other plant-based substances, cocoa has cardiovascular health ...

For chocolate makers to be able to make health claims, their cocoa products must contain at least 4% of naturally conserved cocoa flavanols, the FDA says. This is a lot more bitter than most ...

Research suggests chocolate could help heart health Eating a little chocolate regularly may lower the odds for a common and potentially dangerous heart condition called atrial fibrillation, or ...

Dark chocolate’s benefits continues to pour in, especially as a heart-healthy option. But as in all things, moderation is key. Chocolate is chock-full of antioxidants that help reduce ...

Researchers recorded patients’ risk factors for developing heart disease along with diet and smoking histories as part of entry into the study. Of note: nearly one in three patients were smokers ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Sept. 13 is International Chocolate Day. A recent long-running trial called COSMOS found cocoa may have a benefit in reducing heart disease-related deaths.

Chocolate and Health: Can Cocoa Really Help Prevent Alzheimer's and Heart Disease? Published Nov 09, 2017 at 12:45 PM EST Updated Nov 12, 2017 at 10:23 PM EST ...