I see lots of familiar things on my early-morning run through the neighborhood. Neighbors walking with their dogs and morning coffee and kids weighed down by backpacks waiting for the school bus are a ...

Bitter melons may resemble cucumbers and may be called melons, but they are neither. Certainly, these long green fruits are ...

Lower your blood sugar naturally, soothe digestive disorders, and prevent infections — even cancer. With these capabilities, it’s no wonder bitter melon is considered a superfood. But chances are, you ...

Asian American chefs are embracing the medicinal gourd anew. By Cathy Erway On broad banana leaves, dishes of sweet soy dipping sauce, a creamy pork liver sauce, a bubbling pinakbet, some sticky rice ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...