Hops, the flower cones used in beer-making, can also reduce breast cancer risk. Basically the flower heads of the plant are also used to make dietary supplements intended to treat menopause symptoms ...

Hops, the dried, flowering parts of the hop plant used in beer, may have some unique health benefits when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. A study, published on Oct. 25 in the ...

Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world, with some people loving and others hating the distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor its many varieties. But an especially ...

Have you ever wondered how beer is made and what ingredients are used in this most refreshing beverage? One key element is hops — a cone-shaped flower of the plant (Humulus lupulus) in the ...