While apples aren't considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty ImagesWe’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor are they beneficial for vision like carrots. They are not a great source of
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease Wikimedia CommonsSickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world’s sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region
An uptick in COVID-19 cases and the fast-approaching new school year have many people wondering when they should get their next booster. The short answer, according to experts: not quite yet — you will be a lot better off if you wait another month or two.In June, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug
The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, DC.Alex Brandon/APAn FBI veteran said his superiors suppressed investigations of Trump, Insider can exclusively reveal."Are we going to do public corruption or not?" the whistleblower said to Insider.He said his boss ordered him to stop investigating Giuliani and the Trump White House.A veteran FBI counterintelligence agent says
Reviewed by Gabriela Pichardo, MD on January 12, 2022 Getting older often can bring on extra weight and fat. But the one place you can lose padding is in your feet. That’s bad, because you need the cushioned layer to protect your tootsies from daily pounding. You may feel pain in the ball of your foot
Back-to-school season is full of anticipation for both kids and parents. New teachers, new routines and new friends are all exciting but can also provoke anxiety for everyone involved. HuffPost asked therapists who work with parents about what issues they tend to bring up this time of year. Here’s what they said: Kids’ Learning NeedsThough
As summer ends and school returns, with it can come the headaches of college application season. It can be an unimaginably stressful time for young people facing big decisions. And, unfortunately, how the adults talk to them about this decision can be making it much more difficult. School counselors know this all too well.Brian Coleman
Mexican chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval has been a key player in teaching the world about traditional Mexican cooking. Over the last two decades, Sandoval has broken the stereotypes surrounding Mexican cuisine through his 60-plus concepts across 11 countries, two cookbooks, and a children’s book that teaches the importance of food systems and sustainability. In
Octavia Spencer has shared a tribute to Bryan Randall, the longtime partner of her friend Sandra Bullock, following his death over the weekend.“My heart is broken for Sandy and Bryan. Sandy lost her soulmate and the world lost a talented, handsome, all around good guy!” the “Hidden Figures” actor wrote in an Instagram post. “My
