A 23-year-old student came to us quite disturbed. A routine test needed for admission into a course had shown higher levels of blood sugar. Looking into his diet and eliminating triggers, we found ...

Xinhua writers Lu Youyi, Hu Xu and Li Qianwei CHENGDU, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- In the heart of Sichuan, an inland province in ...

Tapioca is naturally gluten-free, since the cassava root does not contain gluten protein. Because tapioca can be used to replace other flours, such as wheat flour, or thickeners, like cornstarch, it ...

Nearly 7 million women and children receive WIC benefits. Sarah Manasrah has received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children -- commonly known as WIC -- since her ...

As the partial government shutdown extends into day two with no end in sight, more federally funded agencies are turning to contingency plans to keep lights on and doors open for the millions of ...

Tamarind is a tropical fruit that offers several potential health benefits due to its rich nutrient content and bioactive compounds. Tamarind contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. It ...

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, aka SNAP, became effective Oct. 1. These adjustments, which most notably include larger monthly benefits, come under the United States ...

In spite of the shutdown, tenants in federally subsidized housing programs like Sections 8 will continue to receive those benefits, at least through October, according to legal experts. HUD offices at ...

President Trump suggested Tuesday that his administration can make cuts to programs during a potential government shutdown, warning that Democrats are taking a risk by not voting for the GOP ...

A government shutdown is likely to begin on Oct. 1 if Congress and the president cannot reach a funding agreement. Veterans' benefits, including healthcare payments and pensions, are not expected to ...

The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) has come under fire for potentially prioritizing cultural sensitivity over significant health concerns after it published a report last week ...