Cranberries are a staple in U.S. households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday tables?

A century of research shows eating these compounds can help protect against heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

The rise and fall of antibiotics. What would a post-antibiotic world look like?

Discover eight super-healthy leafy greens – and why you should eat them.

How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?

One surprise was that rye flour fostered a much wider diversity of bacteria than any other type of flour

Purification is a practice found in all spiritual systems. When working with crystal energy and integrating intention, it is beneficial to use clearing rituals. Remember that clearing yourself is even more important than clearing the crystal.

Participants in the program showed significant improvement in adherence to a heart-healthy diet, which is one of the biggest drivers of blood pressure, as well as significant improvements in self-awareness, which appears to influence healthy eating habits.

When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think of sugar (even though the evidence for that is still not clear). Now, a new study from the US points the finger at salt.

Your biological age predicts dementia and stroke regardless of your actual age – new study

In order to understand how esoteric healing works as a healing modality, there are some basic principles that need to be understood first.

Understanding that chronic back pain originates from within the brain could lead to quicker recovery, a new study finds

When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco’s PR playbook

It’s also common to see ads touting special diets, pills and supplements that will blast fat in targeted areas. These ads – which often feature impressive before and after photos taken weeks apart – can seem believable.

Blood test detects cancer protein in under 2 hours

Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart – and boost your immune system

What is ‘fried rice syndrome’? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning – and how to avoid it

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

How apps and influencers are changing the way we sleep, for better or for worse

People in Europe ate seaweed for thousands of years before it largely disappeared from their diets – new research

Does chicken soup really help when you’re sick? A nutrition specialist explains what’s behind the beloved comfort food

As Western medicine became more popular, traditional treatments that had been handed down for generations were cast aside, despite the benefits of some of those approaches.

How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?