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 ...

Human noroviruses, GII.4 strains in particular, are the chief drivers of acute viral gastroenteritis around the world, a condition for which there are no vaccines or antivirals. Understanding how ...

Eating certain fruit and vegetable skins may provide additional nutrients that support your health. Here are the best ones to eat—and a few unsafe ones to avoid.

The ocean plays a vital role in regulating the planet’s weather and climate. The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes ...