Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how mercury transforms into methylmercury, a toxic compound that accumulates in fish and shellfish. This process concentrates the ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now researchers have linked chronic diarrhea to a specific pattern of gut bacteria, a ...

Ordering a salad might seem like the ultimate healthy choice, but appearances can be deceiving. Many restaurant salads are packed with high-calorie toppings like fried chicken, creamy dressings, ...

Elevate your traditional Thanksgiving feast with these Mediterranean diet recipes, including herb-roasted turkey, Mediterranean-style pomegranate sauce and sweet potato casserole. The Latest ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Nutrition is the organic process of nourishing or being nourished, including the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

Some people suggest that farting may burn calories, but no research supports these claims. Farting may help relieve intestinal gas and bloating, but it’s unlikely to burn calories. Farting ...

Nutritional supplements are any dietary supplement that is intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities; for example, vitamins, minerals, proteins ...

While stacks of flapjacks and platters of fried chicken (with three sides) doesn't scream low-calorie, don't exactly scream low-calorie, Cracker Barrel's menu does offer some options that can fit into ...

Ambassador of Australia to Greece, Her Excellency Ms. Alison Duncan, recently met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul, following his visit to Australia for the centenary of the Greek ...

In addition to designated National holidays, various public holidays are observed in local communities or municipalities. Greek law mandates that every Sunday throughout the year is designated as a ...

Dietary fat is a calorie dense nutrient, and including too much in your diet may contribute to excess body weight. Saturated fats raise your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase your risk of ...