COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina's most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm ...

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Since the times of ancient Rome, some Christians have been wearing a smudge of ashes on their foreheads every year during the Day of Ashes, also known as Ash Wednesday. Churches around the world ...

Do Christians eat meat on Ash Wednesday? The answer is yes and no, depending on their denomination. Many Catholics do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday or any Fridays during Lent, the rule is ...

A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different ...

As a dietitian, I know the importance of nutrition. Fruits, including bananas, provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber our bodies need. Despite this, I will admit that there are days when I ...

Isabel Vasquez is a freelance writer and bilingual registered dietitian practicing from an intuitive eating, culturally sensitive framework. Eating beans daily can decrease your risk of cardiovascular ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of nutrients, ...

PHOENIX — It seemed like a headache — nothing more. But when painkillers and a trip to an emergency room didn't fix Aaron Evans, the 14-year-old asked his father if he was going to die. "No, no," ...