While the United States has the biggest broiler chicken industry in the world, and Americans eat more chicken per capita (90 pounds per annum in 2015) than people in any other country, health concerns have some sections of society up in arms about consum…

Located at the back of your nose, hidden away from view, adenoids play a role in fighting infection in children. They are largest between the ages of 3 and 5 years and start to shrink when a child is around 7 or 8 years, pretty much disappearing and havi…

If you’ve been trying to build muscle or cut down on fat, you must have been pointed toward chicken as the best source of lean protein. Maybe, chicken is your go-to for all the protein you need in a day. But much as we’d like to believe that chicken is a…

On a hot summer day, nothing beats a refreshing glass of your favorite fizzy drink. But if you’re watching your weight, are diabetic, or are keeping a track of your calories, you might be worried about just how much sugar (and in turn, calories) you’re l…

Sweet potato, also called camote or kumara, is an edible tuber, belonging to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory plant family. There are about 400 varieties of sweet potato, differentiated by their skin and flesh color, ranging from cream, yellow, and or…

Beetroot juices are a popular addition to juice bars and spa menus, with the promise of helping your digestion, boosting endurance, and even lowering blood pressure. Whatever your motivations for having this deep red juice, you’d be wise to monitor just …

Gastritis, or the inflammation of the stomach lining, is a very common condition, but it may not always be detected. That’s because it hardly shows symptoms. But sometimes, you may experience appetite loss, vomiting, nausea, belching, bloating, and abdom…

When life gives you lemons, make lemonades, say some. We say, every once in a while, skip the lemonade. As much as you love lemons and swear by an early-morning lemon detox, you have to acknowledge that lemon juice has adverse effects. But the good news …

Known for being rich in a number vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, dietary fibers, and other compounds, the eggplant, also called aubergine and brinjal, has plenty of health and beauty benefits to offer. There are, however, some side effects to eating to…