Lentils, eggplant, extra-virgin olive oil. They may not be typical pregnancy cravings, but they should be on your grocery list. In several new studies, researchers suggest a delicious, nutritious way to increase your chances of a healthy delivery: eating a Mediterranean diet.
Last flu season was rough. Nationwide, the CDC estimates there were as many as 640,000 flu-related hospitalizations. And adults ages 65 and older were significantly more likely than the general population to have serious flu-related complications, including pneumonia, heart attack, and stroke.
Salt—sodium chloride—isn’t inherently bad. It enhances flavors and has important functions in binding, stabilizing, and preserving food.
Kidney stones are one of the most common problems of the urinary tract—and one of the most painful disorders, period. How much do you know about kidney stones? Try your hand at the following quiz.
Answer this one: If you have a streptococcal infection, what is a good way to prevent its spread?
Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs. This video shows you what to do.