Life-saving antibiotics may cause long-lasting damage to the developing microbial communities in intestinal tracts of premature babies, research finds.
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The first animal likely was a carnivore, new research finds. Humans, along with other omnivores, belong to a rare breed.
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medications are a safe and effective option for reducing high triglycerides, which increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
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“Organic” is more than just a passing fad. Organic food sales totaled a record US$45.2 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest-growing segments of American agriculture.
Taking nonprescribed psychostimulants may slightly improve a person’s short-term focus but impede sleep and mental functions that rely on it—such as working memory.
Corn on the cob is a sweet, summer staple, so I'll show you how to cook your corn on the cob three different ways.
Learn to make easy, healthy homemade Neapolitan ice-cream using frozen bananas as the base. This ice cream is thick, creamy and super delicious.
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollutants had children with lower IQs, compared to the children of women exposed to lower levels, a new study reports.
New research uncovers the molecular action that enables cilantro to effectively delay certain seizures common in epilepsy and other diseases.
Eating bitter foods more often can change how they taste, according to a new study.
Michael Pollan explains what goes on during the mental fireworks of a psychedelic experience.
Researchers have mapped the crystal structure of a key protein that makes the metabolites responsible for the bitter taste in Brassica vegetables like mustards, broccolis, and cabbages.
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