Figs, these sweet fruits enjoyed since antiquity, hide a surprising biological relationship with tiny insects. A popular ...

“If you take good care of your gut microbes, they’ll take good care of you,” said Corbin, who is also a registered dietitian nutritionist. “But when you don’t feed your gut microbes properly, they get ...

Some wasp species adjust the number of male offspring they produce when sharing fig trees with other wasp species.

Many believe figs contain wasps, but most supermarket varieties are actually bug-free. While fig wasps are vital for ...

If you love figs, you may have heard some unsettling lore about them: that every fig hides a wasp, because these insects need ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old male who is in pretty good health. I keep my blood pressure under control and exercise five days a week at a gym, doing 30 minutes of cardio and lifting light ...

Q: My milkweed has orange bugs on its seed pods. Are they harmful? No, they’re not going to damage the plant enough to warrant intervention. These are native insects, and they are part of the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. A new study found that eating a handful of walnuts with ...

Although tiny, flaxseeds are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients, making them a superfood that can significantly improve your health. Adding them to your diet can relieve constipation ...

It may not be age that is making your hair thin or fall out, but rather what you are eating and drinking. New research shows certain foods contribute to hair loss, and others help with hair growth.