Researchers from Imperial College London helped schoolchildren test their family soup broths for activity against the malaria parasite

In pre-clinical studies, compounds in thyme and oregano have demonstrated a greater than 37 percent increase in exercise tolerance and a 15 percent increase in muscle mass of certain body muscles

Curcumin formula shows promise against treatment-resistant childhood cancer

Chemicals block sperm's power kick, potentially providing new type of emergency contraceptive

Researchers may have found a natural way to cut down on antibiotic use without sacrificing health

“After nearly a century of searching for bioactive natural products, bacteria still constitute a major target of modern drug discovery,” researcher explains

Engineering team finds compound may halt molecular cause of often-fatal condition

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of lung cancer, and a red pigment in red peppers and oranges could be one reason

Using human triple-negative breast cancer cells grown in mice, the research team tested a naturally occurring, non-toxic plant compound called luteolin to determine if it could suppress metastasis

The secret lies in a chemical called Piperlongumine