Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a type of plant compound called a catechin. Catechins are part of a larger group of plant compounds (polyphenols) associated with health benefits. EGCG has the ...

A new study from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis. A new study from the University of ...

Green and black tea have similar health benefits, such as boosting alertness and protecting heart and brain health. Both are high in antioxidants but differ in their components. One isn’t necessarily ...