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High in protein and nutrients, lentils have stepped into a diverse range of nutritious recipes for Meatless Monday and beyond.

The folklore

Lentils have sustained ancient cultures all over the globe for 10,000 years. The...Read more

If you’re prone to motion sickness, you’re probably familiar with some of the simple steps to quell the nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats that this common problem can trigger. For example, when traveling by car, ...Read more

Spring is in full swing, which means the growing season is officially underway in many parts of the country. Soon, local and seasonal produce will be available at your local grocery store, farm stand, farmers’ markets, ...Read more

Heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, resulting in 700,000 to 800,000 deaths annually. Historically, men are at higher risk, developing cardiovascular disease roughly seven to 10 years ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Melissa Quilter has quit crossing the intersection of The Alameda and Marin Avenue in Berkeley when she’s walking her dog.

“My dog is older. I’m older. We don’t take risks anymore,” said ...Read more

If you or someone you know is seeking help for addiction recovery, contact the free and confidential treatment referral hotline, 1-800-662-HELP, or visit findtreatment.gov.

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A day after Hurricane Helene ripped ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Art Curtis was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2009, the losses came one by one: first driving, then reading, then the ability to bathe on his own. His husband, Gene ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child seems more tired than other kids, they don't keep up like they used to and have complained of chest discomfort when playing or running. Could these be signs of a heart condition?

ANSWER: ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I'm a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn't get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, "Cynthia." We became friends with ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on endometrial cancer? I have stage IV, and I'm in my 50s. I remain concerned about inflammatory foods. I've now embraced a macrobiotic diet, and I feel great. -- T.P.

ANSWER: In North ...Read more

A new study in Communications Biology looked at the impact on your basic biology of practicing mind-body meditation techniques. The researchers found that doing various practices for a week actually activated specific ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve heard that we are living in the post-truth era, where there’s a war on truth and growing deception. This is a scary thing because while I don’t believe everything I...Read more

On a recent Monday, Sandy Guzman, a community health worker in rural Oregon, drove to visit a patient in her 60s in a small city called The Dalles.

The patient lived alone, and “really struggles with social isolation,�...Read more

A new artificial intelligence model developed by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer up to three years before most clinical diagnoses, allowing curative treatment.

The AI...Read more

Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their ...Read more

Tory Starr is worried about the people who get medical care at Open Door Community Health Centers along California's North Coast.

"They're the folks that work at restaurants. They're the teacher's aides," said Starr, a ...Read more

More than 1.5 billion folks on Planet Earth are living with obesity, but that doesn't mean they're all experiencing the same health risks or need the same care to become healthier. A study being presented at the European ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. We live in a house he already owned before I moved in with him. He wants to make renovations to the house to increase its value. He says the house will go to his ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, 79, has to get both of his shoulders replaced (a reverse total shoulder replacement) due to osteoarthritis. He had the first shoulder done two months ago. It is a very painful procedure and ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I wish I could go back to the old days when the world was more peaceful and more kind. Is there any turning back, or do we simply accept the inevitable? The news carries the ...Read more