The type of fiber apples contain, called pectin, has been linked with lowering blood cholesterol and potentially reducing the risk of heart disease.

Those with celiac disease must avoid all foods containing a plant storage protein commonly called “gluten.”

We can take steps to stay healthy by keeping our work environments a little cleaner.

Brussels sprouts and its cousins are good for you.

If corn is a vegetable, then why is cornmeal in the grain group?

You won’t set a record for longevity by eating lots of candy.

Game meats are excellent sources of protein and similar in composition to domestic animal meat.

Americans eat about 17 pounds of turkey a year per person.

While there are many safeguards in place in the food industry, consumers share the responsibility for food safety.

As I shopped, I thought of several possibilities for health and safety-promoting gifts that won’t break your budget.