Over-the-counter protein powders have levels of lead and heavy metals like cadmium that exceed government food safety regulations, according to a report issued by the Clean Label Project, a consumer ...

Evidence continues to mount showing that eating red meat and drinking alcohol increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

A person in Louisiana exposed to bird flu by a backyard flock has died. This marks the first U.S. human death linked to H5N1 ...

A morning cup of joe appears to be good for the heart, but it might be time to reconsider the afternoon coffee run.

Pushing yourself a little harder – or a lot – offers life-changing benefits on a cellular level. Learn what’s going on inside and you’ll want to up the intensity.

The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55.

The Mediterranean diet has once again claimed the top spot in the annual Best Diets rankings from U.S. News & World Report, ...

Bell peppers, which have long been a staple of Latin American cuisine, originated in South America as early as 5,000 BCE. Bell peppers are available year-round, though they are less expensive ...

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is an herbal drug. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids, including delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The cannabinoids in cannabis work by ...

When a medication works right, it boosts your health or helps you feel better. But a drug can bring on problems if it doesn't mix well with something else you put into your body, like another ...

Marmite is a thick paste made from the yeast byproduct left over from beer brewing. It was discovered by accident when a German scientist realized that leftover brewer’s yeast could be ...