Cassava flour is a gluten-free, wheat flour alternative. It's made by grating and drying the cassava root, also called yuca. Tapioca is also made from cassava. ...
It's pretty well-known these days: Nuts are superfoods. For one thing, they are loaded with nutrients while low in calories, making them an optimal healthy snac...
Trichomoniasis, sometimes called "trich," is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world. About 3.7 million people in the U.S. have tricho...
For most adults, achieving peak muscle mass occurs during their late 30s to early 40s. After that point, a gradual loss of muscle mass begins and can continue a...
Nasal polyps are fairly common, noncancerous growths that line the nasal passages. If they become too large, they can block the nasal passages and make breathin...
MRSA stands for a type of bacteria called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Isn't that a mouthful? This bacteria can cause infection in the skin, con...
Liver disease may not strike fear in people like heart disease or kidney disease. But disease of the liver has great consequences for your health.
Symptoms o...
Tinea cruris is the medical term for jock itch, an infection of the groin area caused by a fungus. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas...
Ear infections occur when bacteria affects the outer, middle or inner part of the ear and causes inflammation. While children are more likely than adults to get...
Degenerative joint disease is a type of arthritis that attacks the body's cartilage. It is a progressive disease that is believed to be the primary cause of joi...
If you have celiac disease, then you know it can be tough to navigate. In fact, celiac disease causes more than 200 symptoms, but with a proper celiac disease d...
When spring is in the air, you might think fresh and fruity. But autumn invokes other flavors, spicy or savory, always warm. This sage pumpkin soup will warm yo...