Sweet potatoes are a tasty root vegetable, enjoyed the world over. Sometimes mistaken for its cousin the yam, the humble sweet potato has long been lauded for possessing excellent nutritional value. But what is it about this tasty ...

LOS ANGELES — Every parent is aware of the detrimental effects drugs and alcohol can have on a child’s developing brain, but new research suggests moms and dads all over may want to start considering candy bars just as ...

If you take blood thinners, you’ve probably heard the outdated idea that dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli need to be cut out of the diet because they could possibly interact together in a dangerous way. However, ...

Article written by Travis Nemkov, Assistant Research Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you’ve likely come across ...

STANFORD, Calif. — Those living with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are usually familiar with antipsychotic medications and perhaps their unpleasant side-effects as well. While these drugs can help save lives by regulating brain chemistry, they may ...

In the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity-endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive oil shots. Celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez all extol the virtues ...

Groceries are expensive right now, which means a bad case of the munchies can really set you back. That’s bad timing for this 4/20 holiday, which typically involves copious snack consumption. Amazon, however, has decided to be a ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Like many of the researchers who study how people find their way from place to place, David Uttal is a poor navigator. “When I was 13 years old, I got lost ...

Food allergies are a growing health and safety risk, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that about 1 in 3 children in the United States are affected. To help combat this, physicians use a ...