Popcorn Perfection

Cooking and Eating Those Crazy Kernels If you love popcorn, you might have wondered what makes it pop in pans or popcorn makers. Popcorn is a whole grain that is a type of maize or corn, and it has three central components: the hull, the endosperm and the germ. Other types of
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Ice is usually the best choice when you hurt yourself is ice for the first 48-72 hours, then heat. (Photo: Penn State Hershey)

Ouch!

Will Heat or Ice Ease Your Pain? To ice or not to ice — that is the question. Or maybe the real issue is to heat or not to heat? Either way, whether you’re dealing with a one-time injury or chronic aches and pains, a few simple guidelines will help you know whether it’s best to
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A study found that fasting longer overnight decreases the risk of developing breast cancer. (Photo: Jean-Paul Chassenet/Getty Images)

Study Results

Midnight Snacks Could Cause Breast Cancer A decrease in the amount of time spent eating and an increase in overnight fasting reduces glucose levels and may reduce the risk of breast cancer among women, report University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers in
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