Despite garlic’s widespread role in cooking—and in vampire tales—scientists had long failed to explain the pungent plant’s burning taste. Now, a study of gustatory physiology suggests that raw ...

The potential health benefits of garlic include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and managing blood sugar ...

There is something quietly remarkable about a small, papery bulb that has been tucked into human kitchens for thousands of ...

Wakunaga of America announced a groundbreaking study published today in the journal Cell Metabolism reveals that a specific metabolite found in Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) can significantly counteract ...

Muscle weakness is one of the most common problems that comes with aging. Many older adults gradually lose strength, energy, ...

A chemical found in garlic can kill bacteria that cause life-threatening lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis, research suggests. The study is the first to show that the chemical -- known as ...

Scientists say It could be used as a daily supplement to improve muscle frailty and general fitness in older people.

Garlic has received considerable attention for its potential role in cancer prevention. A new study published in the British Journal of Cancer has looked into the mechanisms by which a garlic extract ...

GARLIC could get rid of a stinking hangover, a study suggests. Researchers found “notable improvements” to morning-after aches in people who took a fermented garlic extract before boozing. Please ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I roast a lot of garlic. The deeply flavorful, ...

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive ...