Health and food

Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, author, and columnist for The Washington Post, ranks kiwi at the top of gut-friendly foods. She says kiwi: Improves gut health.…

Lyme disease, once a little-known illness, is now on the rise globally—fueled in part by climate change expanding the habitats of disease-carrying ticks. Yet despite its increasing…

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to more than 400 additional deaths, far exceeding the official toll, according to research…

Foshan City at Epicentre as Authorities Race to Contain Rapid Spread China is grappling with a significant outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, with over 7,000…

A new study has revealed that high levels of a hormone found in gut cells may contribute to many cases of chronic diarrhea. The findings help explain up to 40% of cases of…

Shellfish allergy is the most common self-reported food allergy among U.S. adults, affecting about 3% of adults and 1% of children. It differs from a fin fish allergy and often…

Swedish doctors are urging caution among parents using hormone-based creams and gels after multiple children experienced alarming physical changes due to accidental exposure.…

A healthy diet is essential for maintaining good health and proper nutrition. It helps protect against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and…

If olives are technically a fruit, does that make olive oil a kind of fruit juice? While we may not sip it like orange or apple juice, olive oil has been prized for centuries — not…

Food allergies affect 4–8% of U.S. children and can be life-threatening, especially in school settings where exposure risks are high. While there’s no cure, early education and…