Unfortunately, researchers have yet to identify exactly how garlic influences human health. Researchers cited the different compounds that garlic produces behind its complex biology. The unique flavor ...

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According ...

The researchers recently discovered a new reason why we cry when cutting onions, and a way to prevent it, or keep it to a minimum.

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A new study is offering one of the most comprehensive investigations ever conducted into the chemical origins of cannabis' unique “skunk-like” smell. The study reveals an entirely new family of sulfur ...

But a team of Chinese researchers has managed to turn sulfur’s complex chemistry into a strength, making it the primary ...

Is garlic vs. ginger better for your immune system? Here, a dietitian explains the benefits of each, which to use to combat ...

An onion by any other name still may not smell sweet to most of us. Onions are notorious for causing malodorous breath and a trickle of tears. In both cases, sulfur-containing compounds are the ...

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