Scientists have developed a new chemical compound that they say shows extraordinary promise in restoring muscle function in spinal cord injury patients. The study, partly funded by the National ...

BOSTON - New research finds that a compound in coffee could help you stay strong as you age. As we get older, we tend to lose muscle mass and strength putting us at higher risk for mobility problems, ...

A research team at Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, is searching for volunteers for a study examining the effects of resveratrol, a compound commonly found in concord grapes used in red ...

The search for functional natural compounds that can improve age-related cognitive decline has recently emerged as an important research focus to promote healthy aging. Now, a study led by researchers ...

Researchers report that an efficient, high-volume technique for testing potential drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease uncovered an organic compound that restored motor function and longevity to ...

Drinking green tea may improve some of the intellectual capabilities in people with Down's syndrome, new research suggests. The study found that epigallocatechin gallate - a compound present in green ...

Xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in hops and beer, has been shown in a new study to improve cognitive function in young mice, but not in older animals. The findings are another step toward ...