NIH doesn't expect the coronavirus to rapidly mutate like the seasonal flu
"We don't think it will have this very rapid seasonal change that we have to deal with influenza," the head of the NIH tells Congress.
Federal watchdog finds top vaccine doctor should be reinstated, lawyers say
A government watchdog has found that there is evidence that federal scientist Rick Bright was ousted as head of a health agency for his pushback to a controversial coronavirus drug treatment embraced by President Donald Trump, Bright's lawyers said.
This chart shows how coronavirus jobs losses dwarf those in prior recessions
Jobs losses related to the coronavirus dwarf employment declines seen during prior U.S. recessions.
Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order requiring Trump administration to turn over Mueller docs to Congress
The order would have required the Trump administration to turn over to Congress secretive materials produced in connection with Robert Mueller's Russian probe.
Amazon and Microsoft trade barbs over JEDI contract appeal
The JEDI, or Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, deal worth up to $10 billion has become one of the most tangled contracts for the Department of Defense.
10 plant-based staples to stock a vegan kitchen
After decades of eating mostly a plant-based diet, these are the basic staples I've learned to keep on hand for a variety of meals.
I spent New Year's Eve making doughnuts
Food has a way of making an occasion truly special and memorable.
Our 10 most popular recipes of the year
The top how-to food stories can be summed up in one word: COMFORT.
6 big-batch breakfasts for holiday entertaining
House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother.
35 favorite vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes
Need some last-minute inspiration? We've gather together our favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes from which to choose.
This is the best vegan pumpkin pie yet
This recipe's secret ingredient leads to a rich and creamy plant-based pumpkin pie that also happens to be healthy and easy to make.
Mashed roasted sweet potatoes are the way to go
This may be the perfect way to serve sweet potatoes; it's easy, delicious, and beautiful to behold.
How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems
The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all.
Which sweet potatoes should you buy?
Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here.
Two tricks for perfect mashed potatoes
Learn how to master the mashed potato with a few simple tweaks.
Glazing roasted vegetables makes them even better
Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.
3-ingredient vegan pumpkin pudding tastes like heaven
This super easy recipe makes a plant-based pumpkin pudding that is rich, creamy, healthy, and delicious.
The secret to excellent pureed soups
Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips.
What to do with leftover baked potatoes
Whatever you do, do not let these gems go to waste.
Yep, this is the best way to make baked potatoes
There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.
Why you should roast vegetables in a cast iron pan
You'll get a perfectly crispy, golden exterior.
Everything to know about the amazing butter bean
From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.
The easiest, most delicious pie crust recipe
This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious.
How to make the best pumpkin spice blend
Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.
8 fruits and vegetables you should try roasting whole
From cherries and cauliflower to grapes and pumpkins, wonderful things happen when you cook these foods whole.
The best way to roast butternut squash
Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.
Don't forget the humble Greek salad
Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.
This is the best way to clean mushrooms
Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.
20 foods you can make from scratch to avoid plastic
When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It's not that hard once you get into the swing of it.
Thoughts on coping with isolation
Here's advice from people who know a lot about living in solitary, confined spaces.
10 ways to get the most from walking
No gym required: From frequency and stride to what to do with your arms, here’s how to get the world's easiest fitness fix.
U.S. national parks waive entry fees to help people get outside
Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.
How to be social while social distancing
From social distancing to self-quarantine or isolation, being apart from people doesn't have to mean being bored and lonely.
A brief history of handwashing
Let's have a clap of clean hands for Ignaz Semmelweis.
When you need antibiotics and when you do not
Half of antibiotics prescribed by primary-care doctors are done so inappropriately and are fueling the emergence of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
6 tips for a strong immune system
You can't really 'boost' your immune system, but certain lifestyle decisions will make its job easier.
14 myths about coronavirus (COVID-19)
In a world of rapidly disseminated information, and misinformation, the WHO has published a list of mythbusters.
Gratitude exercises don't help with depression or anxiety
Telling people to be grateful for what they have doesn't help alleviate symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to new research.
Should Daylight Saving Time be scrapped? (Survey)
There is a lot of research that shows that it does more harm than good.
If you have soap and water, don't fret about hand sanitizer
Coronavirus has led to a shortage of hand sanitizers, but worry not: The CDC generally recommends hand-washing over hand sanitizers.
How to prepare for a quarantine
From what food to buy to how to access your medical records, here are the practical matters to consider before a pandemic strikes.
Ping pong holds promise for improving Parkinson’s symptoms
After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking.
What just a week of junk food can do to your brain
Indulging in a Western-style diet for 7 days impaired the brain function in healthy young people and made them want to overeat, researchers find.
Here's what a year of Mediterranean Diet can do to the gut microbiome
The diet appears to act on gut bacteria in a way that helps hinder physical frailty and reduce cognitive decline in older age, researchers find.
Your lover's scent is as good as melatonin for sleep
Researchers find that even just sleeping with a shirt that one's romantic partner has worn leads to improved slumber.
What's the best water filter for removing toxic PFAS?
Many in-home drinking water filters may not remove the most concerning contaminants.
Stay away from toddler milks
These new sweetened beverages are flying off store shelves, much to doctors' chagrin – and to children's detriment.
Get ready for antibiotic-resistant strep throat
Scientists find signs that the germ causing strep throat and flesh-eating disease may be moving closer to resistance to penicillin and other related antibiotics.
11 foods linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's dementia
Researchers find an intriguing link between foods + drinks rich in flavonol and staving off dementia.