Ash Wednesday, in most Christian denominations, is the beginning of the Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday. It is observed with a service where the faithful are marked with ashes. Many adults, ...

Bananas are the most popular fruit in the U.S., purchased more often than apples, berries and grapes. They’re one of the most convenient, affordable fruits, and there’s certainly no shortage of ...

Kathleen Keller receives funding from The National Institutes of Health, The United States Department of Agriculture, Dairy Management Inc., McCormick Science Institute It’s 5:45 p.m. and you’ve just ...

Capsaicin in spicy foods can slightly increase calorie burning and may support digestion. Eating spicy foods can also trigger symptoms in people with acid reflux and gastritis. Possible benefits from ...

Sardines are free of carbohydrates and rich in healthy fats which prevents blood sugar spikes. Eating them regularly could help maintain stable blood sugar and lower your risk of developing type 2 ...

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New research suggests certain diets can add years to your life. The impact happens even when you start the diets in midlife. Dietitians stress that it’s never too late to change your eating habits.

For as long as pigs have roamed the Italian countryside, Prosciutto di Parma has reigned supreme over the international delicatessen. No respectable Italian antipasto platter is served without the ...

In 1995, the world was introduced to Waterworld, an over-budget blockbuster ($175 million) that required the help of the film’s lead, Kevin Costner, to save it from drowning out at sea. But while the ...

In the mid-90s, the blockbuster Waterworld introduced the world to Enola, the mysterious little girl with a map to "Dryland" tattooed on her back. While the film became legendary for its massive ...

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