These three videos can be used together to demonstrate how germs and viruses are spread, and the importance of hygiene and hand washing.

"Even though fibermaxxing is a hot nutrition trend right now, its basis is ensuring that people eat more fiber," Eliza Whitaker, founder and registered dietitian at Nourished Nutrition and Fitness, ...

Peppermint ( Mentha piperita) is one of the best-known herbs for easing digestive distress. Its active compound, menthol, relaxes the muscles of the gut, helping to reduce bloating, gas and abdominal ...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has died at 91. She followed a plant-based diet, enjoyed learning new things, and was working right up to her last days. Here are ...

The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the U.

Weight isn’t just about the number of calories consumed; it’s also about how the body digests and stores them. A 1-pound burger enters the body as food mass, but only part of it may be stored as fat.

One of the simplest and most effective morning digestion boosters is warm lemon water. The acidity of lemon juice helps stimulate stomach acid, which supports the breakdown of food. Drinking it warm ...

Fasting during Navratri can reset the body and mind, but poor food choices may undo benefits. Doctors explain how to fast mindfully, stay nourished, and keep energy levels up ...

A celebration of renowned primatologist Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life and career continuing actively into her 90s, highlighting the five key, intentional lifestyle habits that likely contribute to ...

A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from MIT. This amino acid, the researchers discovered, can turn on an immune ...

On the edge of California's Monterey Bay, ecologist Matthew Savoca and a team of volunteers sift through sand and seawater for microplastics, one of the planet's most pervasive forms of pollution.