Lifestyle

Yes, instant ramen is affordable and filling. But is it healthy? Few foods are known for being as filling, tasty, and, most importantly, inexpensive as instant ramen. Even in today's inflated economy, the iconic colorfully packaged squares of dehydrated noodles can still cost as little as 30 cents apiece - a bargain when you consider that for many people

What is the birthstone for January? Get to know the winter month's dazzling gem Calling all January Capricorns and Aquariuses: your month has arrived! Beyond ringing in the new year, January also brings many birthday celebrations. Looking for gift ideas for a friend or loved one? A great place to start is by exploring their

Steak has many nutrients, but here's why you should avoid overconsumption Few foods are more appetizing to people than a juicy steak. Grilled to order and garnished with herbs like basil and chives, sauces such as au jus, peppercorn and A1, or vegetables like grilled onions and mushrooms, it's hard to beat a tender steak -

Jimmy Carter's death has devastated the nation. It's OK to grieve. President Jimmy Carter's death on Sunday was both a shock and an inevitability. Carter entered into hospice care nearly two years ago and just made it to 100 years old in October – living just long enough to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris

Can I be iron deficient but not anemic? What to know. Virtually every cell in the body requires iron in order to function well. Iron is involved in key bodily processes, including the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It also plays a central role in building energy and proteins, and it can be found

What to know about nervous system disease 'ataxia' Difficulty balancing or an inability to do so can be caused by any number of factors. Head injuries, migraines, alcohol use, ear infections and medications can all affect your musculoskeletal system and thereby impede your ability to balance. Aging can play a major role as well. Even

Braving the freeze: Meet the people who love plunging into icy winter waters Every Sunday morning between October and April, Jarred Lustgarten races into the Atlantic Ocean with about 60 of his closest friends to swim in frigid water. Some stay in for three minutes; others splash around for the better part of an hour.

How long do rabbits live? A quick guide to the life stages of a rabbit Rabbits are beloved by many for their gentle nature and playful antics. Whether they’re hopping around the backyard or cuddling up on the couch, bunnies rank as the country's seventh most popular pet, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports. In

'A taste of home': Watch adorable dogs at Utah shelter get presents from Santa Dogs at an animal sanctuary in southern Utah had a paw-sitively delightful Christmas morning as they picked out presents from Santa's sleigh. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, just north of the Arizona border, hosted a "Santa Sleigh" Christmas morning for

Yes, broccoli has a lot of nutrients. But can it also help you lose weight? While many health-food buzzwords get thrown around a lot on social media and people usually know they mean something good or bad, they can't often say why. "Organic," for instance, is usually thought of as being good for you, but

Step aside, Moo Deng: Watch this baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia just before Christmas Pygmy hippos gained traction this summer, with the birth of Moo Deng in Thailand. Videos of Moo Deng have garnered millions of views on social media. Watch out, Moo Deng. A new baby hippo has made a holiday entrance and

What does growth hormone therapy treat? What an endocrinologist needs you to know. Growth hormone treatment is a safe and effective therapy that’s often used to treat children and adults with a deficiency in human growth hormone (also known as HGH or somatropin).  Naturally-occurring HGH is released by your pituitary gland, and it supports a