Merlin Holland has spent decades dismantling the myths that grew up around his grandfather. He hopes his new book may finally ...

One hopes that as we reach adulthood, these just-so stories about food become fuzzy — more nuances, spectra, and uncertainty.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this condition, and many do not even realize they have it. High ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1. When people picture the destruction of Pompeii, it often seems like the city was simply unlucky to be near Mount Vesuvius when ...

St. Patrick's Day began as a religious holiday in Ireland but evolved into a celebration of Irish heritage in the U.S. Many modern traditions, like green beer and eating corned beef, are American ...